Breakwater M&A Blog: Expert Insights for Buying & Selling Businesses
Explore valuable articles, guides, and strategies tailored for entrepreneurs preparing to sell businesses in the $2M-$20M revenue range.
Software Development & IT Consulting Valuation Multiples 2026: What Is Your Firm Worth?
Software development and IT consulting firms are attracting strong buyer interest as digital transformation spending continues to grow. Here's what your firm is worth in 2026 and how to position for a premium exit.
How to Choose a Business Broker in Canada: The Complete Guide for Owners
Not all business brokers in Canada are created equal. This guide breaks down what to look for, what to avoid, and how to choose the right advisor to sell your company for maximum value.
Is the SaaSpocalypse Real? Why Warren Buffett Might Buy SaaS Right Now
Everyone is panicking about AI killing SaaS. But Warren Buffett once said to be greedy when others are fearful. Is this the buying opportunity of a decade, or the beginning of the end?
Medical Spa Valuation Multiples 2026: What is Your $1M-$3M EBITDA Practice Worth?
Most medspa valuation guides quote 10x-12x multiples that do not apply to your practice. Here is what buyers are actually paying for $1M-$3M EBITDA medspas in 2026 and the five drivers behind the best outcomes.
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.
Home Care Agency Valuation Multiples 2026: What is Your Business Worth?
Home care agency valuations are climbing as PE platforms and strategic buyers compete for quality providers. Here is what your home care business is worth in 2026 and how to maximize your exit.
What's the Difference Between an Investment Banker and a Business Broker?
Investment bankers and business brokers both help owners sell companies, but the similarities often end there. Learn the key differences, when to use each, and how Breakwater M&A bridges the gap for businesses in the $5M to $50M range.
HVAC Business Valuation: 2.5x–10x Multiples in 2026
HVAC companies are selling for 2.5x to 10x EBITDA in 2026 depending on service mix, maintenance agreements, and owner dependency. See real multiples by company profile and what PE buyers are paying now.
Fire Alarm & Life Safety Company Valuation Multiples 2026: What is Your Business Worth?
Fire alarm and life safety companies are commanding premium valuations as PE platforms compete for recurring monitoring revenue. Here is what your business is worth in 2026 and how to maximize your exit.
Digital Marketing Agency Valuation Multiples 2026: What is Your Agency Worth?
Digital marketing agency valuations are climbing as PE platforms and strategic buyers compete for quality agencies. Here's what your agency is worth in 2026 and how to maximize your exit.
Physical Therapy Clinic Valuation: 2.5x–8x Multiples in 2026
Physical therapy clinics are selling for 2.5x to 8x EBITDA in 2026 depending on size, owner dependency, and payor mix. See real multiples by practice profile and what PE buyers are paying now.
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.
How to Sell a Home Services Business in Texas
Thinking about selling your Texas home services business? This guide breaks down how buyers value HVAC, plumbing, roofing, landscaping, and other home services companies in Texas—and what you can do in the next 6–24 months to increase your exit price.
SaaS Valuation Multiples 2026: What is Your $1M-$5M ARR Business Worth?
For SaaS founders with $1M–$5M in ARR, valuation is not a guessing game. It is a formula. Here is what buyers are paying in 2026 and the metrics that drive the highest multiples.
How to Sell a Fire Protection Company
Learn how to sell your fire protection company for maximum value. This guide covers how buyers value fire protection businesses, what to prepare before going to market, how to reduce owner dependence, and how to navigate deal structures so you can maximize your exit.
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.
Should You Sell Your Business to Private Equity?
Private equity firms are actively buying founder-led businesses. This guide explains how PE deals work, when selling makes sense, and how to protect your upside during negotiations.
How to Sell a Business in Canada: Step-by-Step Guide for 2025
Selling your business in Canada is a major milestone. This guide walks through every stage—valuation, preparation, finding buyers, and closing—so you can sell confidently and achieve a successful exit.
Should You Sell Your Digital Marketing Agency in 2025?
With agency valuations peaking and private equity interest rising, 2025 may be the ideal time to sell your digital marketing agency. Learn how to assess timing, maximize value, and position your firm for a successful exit.