Why do most M&A deals fail?
Most M&A deals fail due to misaligned expectations—not price or diligence. Learn how to align outcomes early and keep the deal on track.
How Do You Stop Culture from Killing a Deal?
Price isn’t the only deal killer. Learn how to surface cultural risks early, align leadership expectations, and keep M&A execution on track.
SBA Deals Lenders Are Rejecting in 2026
SBA lenders are moving faster and saying no more often. See which acquisition deals get declined under SOP 50 10 8 and how sellers can adapt.
The Purchase Agreement Terms Sellers Can’t Ignore
A business sale turns on the purchase agreement. These eight clauses protect price, limit post-close risk, and prevent “we’ll fix it later” disputes.
Forget the Startup Grind — Millennials Are Taking a Shortcut to Business Ownership
Forget the Startup Grind — Millennials Are Taking a Shortcut to Business Ownership For years, the “startup grind” was treated like a rite of passage: raise venture capital, burn cash, chase growth, and hope the market rewards the risk. But a growing number of millennials are taking a more pragmatic route to entrepreneurship—one that should […]
Letter of Intent (LOI): Key Terms That Protect Your Sale
Why the Letter of Intent Is the Most Important Document in Your Sale Process At Northeastern Advisors, we see this pattern every week: a business owner receives a Letter of Intent (LOI), sees an attractive headline price, and feels the finish line is in sight. In reality, the LOI is where the buyer quietly defines […]
What Deals SBA Lenders Are Loving in 2026
Learn which business acquisitions SBA lenders approve fastest in 2026, including preferred industries, pricing, buyer profiles, and deal structures.
SOP 50 10 8 Did Not Eliminate SBA Acquisition Financing. It Professionalized It.
SBA SOP 50 10 8 tightened acquisition financing rules. Learn how the new standards affect buyers, sellers, deal structure, and SBA-backed closings in 2026.
Implications of SBA’s New Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Business Acquisitions in 2026
Learn how SBA SOP 50 10 8 changes acquisition financing in 2026, including equity rules, cash flow scrutiny, and what buyers and sellers must prepare for.
SBA Loans: Are They Worth It for Buying or Selling a Business?
Are SBA loans worth it for buying or selling a business? Learn the pros, cons, risks, and when SBA financing makes sense for buyers and sellers.
The 4 Most Common Types of Buyers — The Pros & Cons of Each
Learn the four most common types of buyers in M&A, how each evaluates deals, and the pros and cons sellers should understand before going to market.
Selling a Business vs. Taking on a Partner: Pros, Cons, and Tradeoffs
As business owners approach an inflection point in growth, succession, or personal goals, a common question arises: Should I sell my business, or should I bring on a partner?