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How to prepare for maximum sale value — starting 12 months before you’re ready to list.
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Valuation
Exit Strategy
Finding Buyers
Tax Planning

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Valuation
7 min
🔥 Most read

How to value a small business: the three methods that actually matter

SDE multiple is most common for businesses under $5M. EBITDA multiple for larger businesses. Asset-based for real estate heavy businesses. Most small businesses sell for 2-4x SDE. Here’s how to calculate yours.
March 2026
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Valuation
8 min

EBITDA vs SDE: which multiple to use to price your business

Use SDE for businesses under $1M in earnings where the owner works in the business. Use EBITDA for larger businesses or those with a management team in place. Different buyers use different metrics — know both.
March 2026
Read now →
Exit Strategy
6 min

Business exit strategies: which one is right for your situation?

Strategic sale, financial buyer, ESOP, family transfer, or seller financing — each has different tax implications and timelines. Strategic buyers pay the most. Financial buyers (PE) require clean financials and management teams.
March 2026
Read now →
Exit Strategy
7 min

How to prepare your business for sale 2 years in advance

Clean up your financials. Reduce owner dependence. Diversify your customer base. Lock in key employees. Resolve all legal issues. The decisions you make 2 years before listing determine 80% of your sale price.
March 2026
Read now →
Finding Buyers
6 min

How to sell a business without a broker

BizBuySell, BizQuest, and direct outreach to competitors and strategic buyers. A broker takes 8-12% commission on deals under $1M. If your business is under $500k, selling direct often makes more financial sense.
March 2026
Read now →
Valuation
5 min

How much is my business worth? Use this formula

SDE x industry multiple. To get SDE: net profit + owner salary + depreciation + amortization + one-time expenses. Industry multiples range from 1.5x (retail) to 4x+ (SaaS). Here’s a full multiple table by industry.
March 2026
Read now →
Tax Planning
8 min

How taxes work when you sell a business — what sellers always get wrong

Asset sale vs stock sale has massive tax implications. Capital gains rates apply to most of the proceeds. Installment sales spread the tax bill. Talk to a CPA at least 12 months before you sell — not after you sign.
March 2026
Read now →
Exit Strategy
5 min

Seller financing explained: how to sell and get paid over time

Offering 10-30% seller financing increases your buyer pool dramatically and can increase your sale price 10-20%. It signals confidence in your numbers. Structure the note carefully with proper security and default provisions.
March 2026
Read now →
Finding Buyers
5 min

Subway franchise review: pros, cons, and real owner opinions

Low entry cost ($150k-$300k) but high royalty (8%) and intense competition. Many locations struggle with profitability. The brand has been improving but operator satisfaction scores remain below industry average.
March 2026
Read now →
Finding Buyers
5 min

Best marketplaces to list a business for sale in 2026

BizBuySell leads for volume. Acquire.com dominates for online businesses. Axial is best for middle market ($1M-$50M). Empire Flippers specializes in content and SaaS. List on at least two platforms simultaneously.
March 2026
Read now →

Showing 3 guides

Valuation
7 min
🔥 Most read

How to value a small business: the three methods that actually matter

SDE multiple is most common for businesses under $5M. EBITDA multiple for larger businesses. Asset-based for real estate heavy businesses. Most small businesses sell for 2-4x SDE. Here’s how to calculate yours.
March 2026
Read now →
Valuation
8 min

EBITDA vs SDE: which multiple to use to price your business

Use SDE for businesses under $1M in earnings where the owner works in the business. Use EBITDA for larger businesses or those with a management team in place. Different buyers use different metrics — know both.
March 2026
Read now →
Valuation
5 min

How much is my business worth? Use this formula

SDE x industry multiple. To get SDE: net profit + owner salary + depreciation + amortization + one-time expenses. Industry multiples range from 1.5x (retail) to 4x+ (SaaS). Here’s a full multiple table by industry.
March 2026
Read now →
Showing 3 guides
Exit Strategy
6 min

Business exit strategies: which one is right for your situation?

Strategic sale, financial buyer, ESOP, family transfer, or seller financing — each has different tax implications and timelines. Strategic buyers pay the most. Financial buyers (PE) require clean financials and management teams.
March 2026
Read now →
Exit Strategy
7 min

How to prepare your business for sale 2 years in advance

Clean up your financials. Reduce owner dependence. Diversify your customer base. Lock in key employees. Resolve all legal issues. The decisions you make 2 years before listing determine 80% of your sale price.
March 2026
Read now →
Exit Strategy
5 min

Seller financing explained: how to sell and get paid over time

Offering 10-30% seller financing increases your buyer pool dramatically and can increase your sale price 10-20%. It signals confidence in your numbers. Structure the note carefully with proper security and default provisions.
March 2026
Read now →
Showing 3 guides
Finding Buyers
6 min

How to sell a business without a broker

BizBuySell, BizQuest, and direct outreach to competitors and strategic buyers. A broker takes 8-12% commission on deals under $1M. If your business is under $500k, selling direct often makes more financial sense.
March 2026
Read now →
Finding Buyers
5 min

Subway franchise review: pros, cons, and real owner opinions

Low entry cost ($150k-$300k) but high royalty (8%) and intense competition. Many locations struggle with profitability. The brand has been improving but operator satisfaction scores remain below industry average.
March 2026
Read now →
Finding Buyers
5 min

Best marketplaces to list a business for sale in 2026

BizBuySell leads for volume. Acquire.com dominates for online businesses. Axial is best for middle market ($1M-$50M). Empire Flippers specializes in content and SaaS. List on at least two platforms simultaneously.
March 2026
Read now →
Showing 1 guides
Tax Planning
8 min

How taxes work when you sell a business — what sellers always get wrong

Asset sale vs stock sale has massive tax implications. Capital gains rates apply to most of the proceeds. Installment sales spread the tax bill. Talk to a CPA at least 12 months before you sell — not after you sign.
March 2026
Read now →

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