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Here's what nobody tells you about proprietary search: You're about to send 2,000 emails to get 100 responses to schedule 20 calls to make 3 offers to buy 1 business.
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Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (EtA) and Search Fund operators face unique challenges that traditional CRM systems weren't built to handle. Unlike typical B2B sales processes, searchers need to manage complex dealflows involving business listings, broker relationships, proprietary outreach to business owners, financial analysis, and long-term relationship nurturing—often across hundreds of potential deals simultaneously.
Navigate the acquisition process with confidence. This comprehensive guide breaks down the key differences between IOI, LOI, and Purchase Agreements, providing lower middle market buyers with essential insights on purpose, timing, and strategic considerations for each critical M&A document.
in business acquisitions, you know that how a deal is structured can make a big difference in the tax bill. But here’s the curveball—sometimes you can make a deal look like one thing legally, but treat it like something else for taxes.
AlphaY put together this comprehensive guide based on real-world experience from the trenches of lower-middle market M&A (that $2-50 million enterprise value sweet spot). Let's dive into exactly what you need to look for, what questions to ask, and how to spot both opportunities and red flags.
The SBA implemented new Standard Operating Procedures (SOP 50 10 8) that introduced a debt-to-worth ratio requirement specifically for business acquisitions and ownership changes. When buying a business with SBA 7(a) financing, the target company can carry a maximum debt-to-worth ratio of 9:1 to qualify without additional equity requirements.
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