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.
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.
How to Value Your Physical Therapy Clinic in 2026: EBITDA Multiples and Trends
Physical therapy clinic valuations are climbing as PE platforms compete for quality practices. Here's what your PT business is worth in 2026 and how to maximize your 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.
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.