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🔍 LOI MISTAKES THAT KILL ACQUISITIONS: • Vague asset definitions (leaves room for disputes) • Unrealistic exclusivity periods (45-60 days is standard) • Missing contingencies (SBA approval, lease transfer, etc.) • Weak justification for your valuation Many deals that fail

💰 THE HIDDEN DANGER IN SBA DEALS: While buyers obsess over multiples, seller notes, and debt structure, they're missing the biggest risk: Post-closing personal liquidity. Bankers are seeing more deferments than ever because buyers are cash-strapped after closing. Have 6

⚠️ FOUR LOI CLAUSES THAT SAVE DEALS: • Working capital target (prevents $100K+ closing surprises) • Clearly defined excluded liabilities (avoids inheriting seller's problems) • Detailed transition services (ensures knowledge transfer) • Specific due diligence scope (reveals

🔍 TOP BUSINESS BROKERS BY CATEGORY Main Street Businesses • Sunbelt Business Brokers – Operates a global network for small to mid-sized businesses, with a proprietary database of businesses for sale ranging from $50k to $50m  • Murphy Business – One of North America’s

⚠️ M&A TARIFF PROTECTION PLAYBOOK: 4 critical steps smart buyers are taking NOW: • In LOI: Specify who bears the risk if tariffs change before closing • During diligence: Map ALL supply chain tariff exposure • In purchase price: Structure earnouts tied to future tariff levels

📝 THE LOI REALITY CHECK: Your Letter of Intent isn't just paperwork—it's your deal's GPS. While mostly non-binding, it: • Signals serious buying intent • Creates seller exclusivity (your protection) • Sets valuation framework • Outlines critical contingencies The #1

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Good news: new deals on businesses without obvious tariff exposure are still getting signed up. Bad news: already signed deals with tariff exposure are getting sidelined. Other bad news: banks are tightening credit for all deals in the face of greater uncertainty.

⚠️ SBA LOAN DEFAULT RATES EXPOSED: Highest risk industries: • Recreation: 4.4% default rate • Retail: 4.1% • Administrative: 3.9% Most resilient performers: • Healthcare: 2.1% (lowest risk) • Transportation: 2.2% • Manufacturing: 2.4% The biggest paradox? Food Services

📈 YOUR FIRST 90 DAYS POST-ACQUISITION: Don't make dramatic changes. Don't announce big plans. Don't replace systems. DO: • Meet every employee 1:1 • Visit key customers with previous owner • Document everything • Listen more than you speak Think big long term — but at the

🚨 SMALL BUSINESS ACQUISITION REALITY: The "buy a business, get rich" trend is gaining steam, but that doesn't mean it's easy. A business at 3x EBITDA isn't a bargain—it's a vessel that requires a captain. Millions aren't made from clever dealmaking. They're earned by: •

🔍 TOP 12 BUSINESS ACQUISITION MARKETPLACES (2025 Edition) https://t.co/XkVSq85ObO – Curated marketplace for profitable tech startups with verified financials and recurring revenue. 2.Axial – Invitation-only network for lower-to-mid market M&A deals ($5M–$100M), used by

💼 HOW BIG OF A BUSINESS CAN YOU ACTUALLY BUY? Step 1: Calculate your total liquid equity • $100K in savings • $150K in liquid investments • $250K total Step 2: Multiply by 10 for SBA-backed leverage potential $250K × 10 = $2.5M potential acquisition Step 3: Subtract

💰 SMART SMBs STOCKPILING CASH Businesses with 2+ months of cash have 76% higher survival rates during downturns. Two identical businesses during recession: • Business A: 45 days cash → panicked, slashed prices • Business B: 180 days cash → poached A's best clients The

🚨 TARIFF IMPACT: 10 SBA ACQUISITION CATEGORIES IN FLUX 1. Auto parts distributors — 60% of components from China 2. Furniture retailers — Locked into Asian supply chains, 8+ month redesign cycles 3. Small manufacturers — Critical parts sole-sourced from tariff regions 4.