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?
How Buyers Really Evaluate Risk — And How Sellers Can Reduce It Before a Sale
When business owners think about valuation, they often focus on revenue growth, EBITDA, or headline multiples. Buyers, however, view transactions through a very different lens. At its core, every acqu…
You Found a Business You’d Like to Acquire. Now What? Next Steps to a Successful Acquisition
Found a business you want to acquire? Learn the critical next steps buyers should take, from valuation and diligence to deal structure and closing successfully.
F-Reorganizations: What It Is and Why It Has Become So Popular in M&A Transactions
Learn what reorganization means in M&A transactions, why it has become so popular, and how restructuring before a sale can increase valuation and reduce deal risk.
How to Finance a Business Purchase
Learn the most effective ways to finance a business purchase, including SBA loans, seller financing, earnouts, equity, and deal structures buyers use to close.