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.

Buying a business is hard enough without confusing financial jargon. Two of the most misunderstood terms are SDE and EBITDA. They both try to answer the same question: how much money does this business really produce? But they are not interchangeable, and using the wrong one can lead to serious overpaying or walking away from a great deal.

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.

Buying a business can be a fast track to growth—or a costly mistake. This guide walks through practical due diligence steps across finance, legal, and operations so you can separate solid acquisitions from painful surprises and move forward with confidence.

Thinking about buying businesses instead of building from scratch? This playbook walks through how entrepreneurs and small PE-backed operators can use acquisition as a growth engine—from identifying the right targets, to funding your deals, to integrating new teams without blowing up culture. Learn how to structure a roll-up strategy that compounds value instead of chaos.

Buying a business can be the fastest way to grow—or the quickest way to blow up value. This post walks through 10 common mistakes first-time buyers make when acquiring a business and how to avoid them so your next deal actually moves your strategy forward.

If you have a strong team and are thinking about succession, selling your company to your employees can be a powerful way to protect your legacy and reward the people who helped build it. This guide walks through when an employee buy-out makes sense, how it’s funded, and what to watch out for so you do not put your retirement at risk.

Ready to buy the business you help run? Learn how to structure the deal, secure funding, and become an owner, even with limited capital.

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 buyers are skilled at lowering valuations. Here are the nine tactics they use most often and how founders can protect their number.

Buying a competitor business can fast-track your growth—but only if you evaluate the right factors. Learn how to assess synergies, cultural alignment, and deal risks before making your move.

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.

A practical guide for acquisition entrepreneurs on how to value a small business before submitting an LOI. Learn to normalize EBITDA, apply risk-adjusted multiples, compare similar deals, and sense-check payback periods. Includes a simple framework and advice on when to hire professionals.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn how to market your $2M-$20M 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.