SaaS Business Blog & Insights

Discover the industry trends and gain valuable insights through David Jacobs’ informative SaaS business blog posts. 

Marketable vs Sellable Business

What Makes a Business “Marketable” vs. Just “Sellable”

Most profitable businesses are sellable. Far fewer are truly marketable. A business can be profitable and still struggle to attract strong buyer interest. The question ...
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Due Diligence Hidden Risks

The Hidden Risks That Surface During Due Diligence and How Sellers Can Prepare

Selling a business often feels like a process that builds momentum quickly once an offer is accepted. After months of preparation and negotiation, reaching a ...
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Clean professional infographic titled “Is This Founder-Owned Software Company Ready for an Exit Process?” featuring five columns labeled Founder Readiness, Earnings Quality, Transferability, Buyer Story, and Diligence Readiness, with David Jacobs branding at the bottom.

How to Tell if a Founder-Owned Software Company Is Ready for an Exit Process

How CFO Firms, CPAs, and M&A Attorneys Can Recognize When a Founder-Owned Software Company Is Ready for an Exit Process When a founder-owned software company ...
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illusion of buyers private company acquisition buyer pool chart

The Illusion of Buyers When Selling a SaaS Company

The Illusion of Buyers When Selling a SaaS Company Many founders believe there are thousands of buyers for their company. They receive inbound emails from ...
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Earnouts business sale

Earnouts Explained: When They Make Sense and How to Structure Them

Earnouts are often introduced in transactions to bridge valuation gaps. When buyers and sellers see future performance differently, an earnout can create flexibility. A portion ...
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Impact of discount rate changes on lower middle market SaaS valuation using DCF analysis

From Spreadsheet to Wire Transfer: Why SaaS Transaction Prices Differ from Financial Valuations

In the $3–20M SaaS market, valuation tension rarely comes from bad math. More often, it comes from a shift in context. I’ve seen situations where ...
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