Since October 1, 2026, the SBA underwrites business acquisitions differently. The coverage floor is 1.25x, projections no longer count toward it, and deals at $3 million and above need a Quality of Earnings report. Here is what it costs a seller — and which buyer it quietly favors.
Due diligence is the buyer’s formal investigation of your business: a systematic effort to verify that everything you and your broker represented is true, documented, and defensible.
Want to sell your business for the highest possible price? You need to think like a buyer first. Here’s what serious buyers evaluate — and what makes them walk away.
How to position yourself as a serious business buyer, gain seller trust, and access better deals with the right preparation and mindset.
Acquiring a small business is often more art than science. While financial statements are essential, they rarely tell the whole story. The real risks…
