Home services businesses - HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, cleaning, roofing - are among the most sought-after acquisition targets in the lower middle market. This guide walks buyers through every step of the process, from sourcing deals to closing day.

Selling a business in Toronto means navigating Canada's largest and most competitive M&A market. This guide covers how to find the right broker, what Ontario buyers are paying, and how to position your company for a premium exit in the GTA and beyond.

The SBA now mandates an independent quality of earnings report for 7(a) change-of-ownership loans of $3 million or more. Here is what the new rule means for buyers, sellers, and lenders, and how to prepare before it takes effect on October 1, 2026.

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.

Selling your business is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. This guide walks you through the entire process - from knowing when you are ready to sell, to valuation, finding buyers, negotiating terms, and closing the deal.

Cleaning and janitorial companies are attracting strong buyer interest in 2026. Here is how your business is valued, what multiples to expect, and how to position for maximum exit value.

Wondering what a quality of earnings report costs? Here's what sellers and buyers in the $2M-$20M range actually pay, what drives the price, and how to avoid overspending on diligence.

Security and alarm companies are among the most reliably valued businesses in the services economy thanks to recurring monitoring revenue. Here is how buyers value them in 2026: RMR multiples, EBITDA ranges, and the factors that drive premiums.

A financial audit confirms your books follow accounting rules. A quality of earnings report tells you whether the business actually makes what the seller claims. Here is how they differ, and which one your deal really needs.

AI-native software companies are valued differently from traditional SaaS. Here's what multiples look like in 2026 and what separates a 5x exit from a 15x one.

Healthcare practice valuations are surging as private equity, hospital systems, and management service organizations compete for quality clinics. Here's what your practice is worth in 2026 and how to position for a premium exit.

Ophthalmology has become one of the most competitive M&A sectors in healthcare. Here's how multi-location platforms are driving premium valuations and what owners need to know.

Healthcare M&A is booming in 2026, but multiples vary dramatically by specialty. Here's what buyers are paying for dental, senior care, and HCIT practices, and what drives premium valuations.

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.

Home health agencies with diversified payor mixes and strategic ancillary services command premium valuations. Here is how to boost your agency's value before selling.

E-commerce brand acquisitions are booming as aggregators, PE firms, and strategic buyers compete for profitable DTC stores. Here's what your $1M–$10M online brand is worth in 2026 and how to maximize your exit.

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.

Selling a business in Toronto means navigating Canada's most competitive M&A market. Here is how to find the right broker, what to expect from the process, and how to avoid the mistakes that cost Ontario owners real money.

A Quality of Earnings report helps buyers confirm “real” EBITDA, uncover risk, and protect purchase price before closing an acquisition.

Not every exit looks the same. This guide breaks down the seven most common business exit strategies for owners of $2M to $20M companies, including what each path looks like, who it works for, and how to choose the one that fits your goals.

Selling a business in Calgary means navigating a market shaped by energy-sector resilience, a diversifying economy, and a fiercely entrepreneurial culture. Here is how to find the right broker, what to expect from the process, and how to avoid the mistakes that cost Alberta business owners real money.