M&A insights for business owners
Valuation multiples, buyer guides and exit planning for owners of $5M–$50M revenue businesses. Written by the team that runs the deals.
Who buys MSPs and IT services firms? (And what each buyer type pays)
Five kinds of buyer purchase MSPs, and each prices your firm differently. Here is who they are, what they want and what to check in their offers.
Who buys software companies? (And what each buyer type pays)
Five kinds of buyer purchase software companies. Learn what each pays for, which metrics decide your price and what to check in every offer.
Company Acquisition: The Complete 2026 Guide for First-Time and Strategic Buyers
Acquiring a company is one of the fastest ways to grow, but only if you get the process right. This step-by-step guide covers how to find, evaluate, finance, and close a company acquisition in 2026.
Strategic Buyer vs Financial Buyer: What Every Business Owner Should Know Before Selling
Wondering whether to sell to a strategic buyer or a financial buyer? Here is how each buyer type values your business, structures the deal, and shapes your life after the transaction.
Sell Your Business to Private Equity: What Owners of $5M–$50M Companies Need to Know
Private equity buyers are increasingly active in the $2M–$20M revenue range. This guide explains how PE deals work, what buyers look for, and how to position your company for a strong outcome.
Selling a Wellness Clinic: Timing the Market Amid PE Roll-Ups
Private equity roll-ups have transformed wellness clinic valuations. Here's how to time the market, attract the right buyers, and position your practice for a premium exit.
Preparing Your Assisted Living Business to Sell to Strategic Buyers
Strategic buyers are paying premium prices for well-run assisted living facilities. Here's how to position your Assisted Living Facility (ALF) for maximum value and a successful exit in 2026.
Who Buys Digital Marketing Agencies? (And What Each Buyer Type Pays)
Discover the four main buyer types for digital marketing agencies, what multiples they pay (3x to 7x EBITDA), and how to position your agency for maximum exit value in the $2M to $20M revenue range.
The PE Playbook: 9 Attacks Private Equity Use to Lower Your Valuation. How Entrepreneurs Can Defend Themselves
Private equity buyers are skilled at lowering valuations. Here are the nine tactics they use most often and how founders can protect their number.
Private Equity Rollovers: How to Sell Your Company Twice
Many founders sell too early. The private equity rollover lets you sell once for liquidity, stay in to grow with capital and expertise, and sell again for a second, larger payday. Here’s how it works and what to watch for.