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.
When to Sell Your Business: How to Plan, Prepare and Time Your Exit
A strong exit strategy is the difference between selling your business on your terms and being forced into a deal you regret. Here's how to plan, prepare, and time your exit for maximum value.
Is My Business Ready to Sell? A Founder's Checklist
Buyers decide quickly whether a business is sale-ready. Run this 7-point founder's checklist before you ever talk to one.
How to Sell a Landscaping Business in 2026: Valuation, Buyers, and Exit Planning
Thinking about selling your landscaping business? This 2026 guide covers valuation multiples, buyer types, deal structures, and the exit planning steps that separate average deals from premium ones. Built for landscaping company owners doing $1M–$20M in revenue.
Business Exit Strategy: A 12-Month Roadmap for Owners of $5M–$50M Companies
A business exit is not always a 100% sale. This guide compares five paths: complete sale, majority recapitalization, minority investment, management buyout, and employee or family succession, then lays out a practical 12-month preparation roadmap.
Women's Health Practices: OB/GYN Exit Guide with 8-11x Benchmarks
Women's health practices are attracting premium valuations as strategic buyers build comprehensive platforms. Here's what OB/GYN owners need to know about exiting in 2026.
How to Prepare for Due Diligence When Selling Your Business: The Seller's Complete Checklist
Due diligence is where deals survive or die. This guide walks business owners through exactly what buyers will scrutinize and how to prepare every document, process, and answer before the questions start.
Exit Planning Guide (2026): A Step-by-Step Checklist to Prepare Your Business for Sale
Exit planning is a process, not an event. This guide walks through a step-by-step checklist to reduce diligence friction, protect value, and understand what your business could sell for.
How to Sell an Agency: The Complete Exit Guide for Service Business Owners
Selling your agency is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. This guide walks you through how to value your firm, attract the right buyers, and negotiate a deal that reflects the business you've built.
Business Exit Strategies for Physiotherapy Owners: From Solo Practice to Platform Sale
Whether you run a solo physiotherapy practice or a multi-location operation, your exit options vary dramatically. Here's how to choose the right strategy and maximize your outcome.
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.
Can You Sell an Unprofitable Company? (How to Avoid a Distressed Exit)
Worried your company's unprofitable and unsellable? You can sell it, but you probably won't like the outcome. Here's what to do instead to get back in control.
How to Sell a Cleaning Company: Owner's Exit Guide
Selling your cleaning company? This guide explains how to value your business, prepare for due diligence, reduce owner dependency, and maximize your exit. Whether you're planning to retire or shift to new ventures, Breakwater M&A shows you how to get top dollar for your janitorial or commercial cleaning business.
Selling a Tech Company: A Guide for Founders Ready to Exit
Selling a tech company isn’t like selling any other business. From IP ownership and recurring revenue to customer churn and founder dependence, buyers scrutinize every detail. In this guide, we break down how to prepare your business for a successful exit: covering financial readiness, valuation benchmarks by business model, and what top buyers look for. Whether you're 12 months out or actively considering offers, learn how to avoid costly mistakes and make your exit a strategic win
How Poor Exit Planning Cost a Landscaping Owner $550,000 - and How to Avoid It
Learn from a real-world M&A case study where a landscaping owner lost $550,000 by selling at the wrong time. This guide explains how proper exit planning, customer diversification, and financial readiness can boost your business value. Download the Million Dollar Exit Guide and Exit Checklist for Landscaping Owners by registering today!
The Million Dollar Business Exit Guide: Part 5
Learn how to negotiate the sale of your business to maximize value, not just price. Understand key M&A deal terms like earn-outs, seller financing, and risk allocation. Breakwater Advisors helps founders secure better outcomes with higher cash at close and lower risk.
The Million Dollar Business Exit Guide: Part 4
Learn how to market your $5M–$50M business to the right buyers, from strategic acquirers to private equity firms. Understand different buyer types and how to position your company for maximum value.
The Million Dollar Business Exit Guide: Part 3
Learn how to structure your business sale, asset vs. stock sale, to minimize taxes, reduce risk, and maximize value. This guide helps $5M–$50M business owners make informed M&A decisions.
Selling a Home Services Business: How to Maximize Your Exit
Discover essential strategies for selling your home services business, including valuation methods, exit planning, and maximizing your company's worth for a successful transition.