Field notes on buying and selling businesses.
Plain-spoken resources for founders and operators — on exits, acquisitions, valuations, and the mechanics of getting a deal done.
Why Seller Financing Could Save Your Acquisition Deal From Disaster
Seller financing isn't a concession — used well, it's the lever that bridges the gap between your price and the buyer's risk.
Read eBooks & GuidesKnow Your Exits: When Your Startup Is Most Likely to Get Acquired
Acquisition interest isn't random. It clusters around specific moments in a company's life — here's how to recognize yours.
Read eBooks & GuidesEBB's Biannual Acquisition Multiples Report (January 2025)
Our twice-yearly read on what established businesses actually sell for — multiples by model, size, and buyer type.
Read For BuyersHow to Do Technical Due Diligence on a SaaS Startup
What sophisticated buyers really inspect under the hood of a SaaS — and how sellers should prepare for the scrutiny.
Read For SellersWhy You Must Start Exit Planning From Day One
The most valuable exits are engineered years in advance. Here's what to put in place long before you sell.
Read For SellersHow to Minimize (Or Eliminate) Your Tax Liability When Your Startup Is Acquired
A clear-eyed look at structuring your exit to keep more of what you've built — legally, and without surprises at close.
Read For SellersHow to Get Your Startup Acquired: A Brief Guide to Achieving What You Want From an Acquisition
What you actually want from an acquisition is rarely just the headline number. Define it before you go to market.
Read For BuyersHow to Flip a SaaS on EBB
How operators source, evaluate, and acquire SaaS businesses through EBB — the buyer's side of the table.
Read For BuyersHow to Write a Letter of Intent (LOI) — Includes Free Template
The letter of intent sets the terms everything else follows. Here's how to write one that protects you — with a free template.
ReadReading up before an exit?
When you're ready to talk specifics, we'll tell you what your business is worth — and whether we'll take the mandate.
