Decisions a C-Suite would make for you
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Letter of Intent (LOI) Template for Business Acquisition: Key Terms, Exclusivity, and Escrow
A comprehensive Letter of Intent (LOI) template for acquiring a business: purchase price structure, earnouts, working capital peg, exclusivity, and escrow terms.
Business Broker vs Online Marketplace Fees: M&A Commission Benchmarks
Benchmark M&A selling fees: traditional business brokers (10-12% success fees) vs online marketplaces like Acquire.com and Empire Flippers.
12-Month Checklist to Prepare a Business for Sale: Maximizing Exit Valuation
A complete 12-month M&A preparation checklist: financial normalization, customer concentration audits, IP cleanups, and founder disengagement.
Acquisition Due Diligence Checklist for Small Business Buyers: Legal, Financial, and Technical
A comprehensive acquisition due diligence checklist for small business buyers: proof of cash flow, tax returns, customer churn, technical debt, and liabilities.