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How to Buy a Business With SBA Financing

A plain-English walkthrough of SBA 7(a) loans, down payment requirements, and what lenders look for.

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What Is Seller Financing?

When sellers carry part of the note — when it works, what to negotiate, and how to protect both sides.

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What Is SDE — and Why Does It Matter?

Seller's Discretionary Earnings is the metric that drives most SMB valuations. Here's how to read it.

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What Buyers Should Look for Before Signing an LOI

A pre-LOI checklist: financials, customer concentration, owner dependency, and the questions to ask.

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How Sellers Can Prepare for an Exit

12-month preparation guide — clean books, documented processes, and the buyer profile you actually want.

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Why Most Business Listings Never Sell

The five most common reasons a listing sits on the market for two years — and how to avoid each one.

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