Practical guides for acquiring small businesses

Seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) is the single most important metric when buying a small business. Learn what SDE is, how to calculate it, common add-backs, and why it matters more than EBITDA or net income for SMB acquisitions.

A practical breakdown of how SBA 7(a) loans work for business acquisitions, including requirements, terms, down payments, and what lenders actually look for.