Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale: How Small Businesses Are Really Sold
There are two ways to sell a business: an asset sale or a stock sale. Here is the difference, why most small businesses are sold as asset sales, and how to prepare.
SDE vs. EBITDA: Which Number Values Your Business?
SDE and EBITDA both measure earnings, but they lead to different multiples and different buyers. What each means, how to calculate it and which applies to your business.
The Exit Plan Gap: Why Most Business Owners Aren’t Ready to Sell
Most business owners have no exit plan, and many businesses that list for sale never sell. Here is why the exit plan gap exists and what owners over 50 should do now.
What buyers actually test in the first 90 minutes of diligence
Before anyone argues about price, a buyer checks two things: whether your numbers can be trusted and whether the business runs without you. Here is what they look at first.
The 24-month window: why preparation starts before you feel ready
The work that raises what your business is worth takes quarters, not weeks. Here is what a 24-month runway looks like and why starting when you feel ready is usually starting late.
Sale or hold: a framework for owners who are still deciding
Not sure whether to sell or keep going? These questions help owners weigh both paths clearly, and the preparation pays off either way.
