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This section brings together practical insights, lessons learned, and real-world observations from advising owners through the sale of their software, SaaS, and service companies. These articles cover the broader themes that shape a successful exit—market trends, buyer behavior, valuation drivers, deal structures, timing considerations, and the emotional and strategic decisions that influence when and how to sell.

Here you’ll find guidance drawn from active transactions and years of experience helping founders navigate the complexities of a business sale. The goal is to give owners clear, straightforward explanations of what actually matters in today’s lower-middle-market M&A environment—beyond theory, hype, or outdated rules of thumb.

Use these insights to understand how buyers think, what creates competitive tension, and how strong preparation leads to stronger outcomes. Whether you’re planning a sale soon or simply exploring your options, this category provides a grounded look at the factors that drive successful exits.


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Navigating the Letter of Intent (LOI): What Every Seller Should Know Before Signing

Most business owners think the “deal” starts when they agree on a price. In reality, the deal begins when a buyer puts the terms in writing, typically in the Letter of Intent (LOI). An LOI can feel like a milestone: a serious buyer, a headline number, progress. But for sellers, it’s also a decision point, […]

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EBITDA vs. Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): Which Matters More When Selling Your Business

When it’s time to sell your business, one of the first questions buyers ask is simple: How much money does it really make? The answer isn’t always straightforward. Business buyers measure profitability in a few different ways, and two of the most important metrics you’ll hear are EBITDA and Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE). Both EBITDA

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Optimizing Your SaaS Financial Stack Before an Exit: GAAP, Cash Flow, and Forecasting

Strong SaaS metrics, such as ARR and NRR, are critical when preparing to sell, but buyers look well beyond topline numbers. They expect a financial foundation that is accurate, transparent, and easy to evaluate. A well-organized financial stack can significantly shorten due diligence and add meaningful dollars to your valuation. Here’s how to ensure your

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Sell a B2B Services Company: How to Maximize Value in a Hot Market

If you own a business-to-business (B2B) service company with at least $500,000 in EBITDA and a team in place, now may be the best time to consider selling. In today’s market, b2b sales play a crucial role in the process of selling such companies, as buyers evaluate sales strategies, client relationships, and the effectiveness of

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Business owner completing due diligence checklist before selling

What’s Involved in a Technical Due Diligence Process?

When preparing to sell a SaaS business, founders often prioritize financials and customer metrics, and rightfully so. Just as critical to a successful and timely sale, though, is the technical due diligence process. This comprehensive audit offers prospective buyers a detailed view into your technology stack, infrastructure, product development lifecycle, security posture, and more. Failing

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Selling a SaaS company with legacy code and technical debt considerations

How to Sell Legacy-Code SaaS for a Premium, Even With Technical Debt

Somewhere in every founder’s mind lurks the fear that a sprawling, 10-year-old codebase will drag valuation to the floor. How? By reframing technical debt from price-killer to value-creation blueprint. If you own a software company generating $2 million–$20 million in annual revenue and are starting to consider an exit, this playbook shows how to: Anticipate

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