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Practical guides for owners and investors.
What Is a Good Debt Service Coverage Ratio? How Our Deal Check Works
Debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) shows whether a business earns enough to repay a loan. Here is how to read it, and how we use it.
Investing in Small Businesses: A Beginner’s Guide
How individual investors back small businesses, the main strategies, what to look for, and the risks to understand first.
Seller Financing Explained: How It Works and When to Ask For It
Seller financing lets you pay part of the price over time. Here is how it works, its pros and cons, and what to negotiate.
Due Diligence Checklist for Buying a Small Business
A practical checklist of what to verify before you buy, from financials and customers to leases and legal claims.
How to Finance Buying a Small Business: 6 Options
Most buyers combine several sources. Here are six common ways to fund an acquisition and when each one fits.
SDE vs EBITDA: Which Number Should You Use When Buying a Small Business?
Small businesses are usually priced on seller's discretionary earnings, larger ones on EBITDA. Here is the difference and why it matters.
How to Prepare Your Business for Sale in 12 Months
A practical 12-month checklist for owners who want a higher price and a smoother closing.
What Investors Look for in a Small Business
The five things small-business investors check first, and how owners can prepare before pitching.
How to Value a Small Business: 3 Methods That Actually Work
Seller's discretionary earnings, asset value and market comparables explained for first-time buyers and sellers.