The Buy Sell Edge

The ins and outs of buying and selling businesses
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Build a Bankable Deal: Introducing The EDGE SMB Leveraged Buyout Calculator

Buying a business should not be guesswork. Your structure needs to work for you as the new owner and pass a lender’s cash flow test at the same time. The EDGE SMB Leveraged Buyout Calculator is a members-only Excel tool that shows you how to build a...

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Avoiding Overpayment: Due Diligence Done Right

Buying a business without proper due diligence is like buying a house without an inspection. Sure, the curb appeal looks great — the front door is...

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Stacking the Odds in Your Favor When Buying a Business

I’m traveling to Las Vegas this week, a city that’s built on risk, rewards, and the thrill of chance. Walking past the bright lights and busy...

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Growing Your Business Through a Solid Marketing Plan & Roadmap

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from both hiking in the woods and raising a newborn, it’s this: without a roadmap, you’ll end up lost, tired, and...

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Financing a Business Acquisition: SBA, Seller Financing & More

So, you’ve found the perfect business. The numbers look good, the customers are loyal, and the seller swears it’s the best thing since sliced bread....

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Preparing Your Financials to Maximize Sale Price

When it comes time to sell your business, there’s one thing that can make or break your deal: your financials. Buyers, lenders, and advisors don’t...

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Evaluating the Real Estate in a Business Purchase: Why the Lease or Property Could Make or Break the Deal

When buying a business, most people get laser-focused on revenue, expenses, employees, and customers. But there’s one factor that can quietly make or...

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From Italy to Independence: The Realities of Buying a Business

Italy is teaching me something: business can be built around lifestyle. Owners close their shops for a few hours, and no one bats an eye. Work...

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How to Buy an Accounting (Professional Services) Business

If you’ve ever thought about owning a business that generates steady, predictable cash flow year after year, no matter what’s happening in the...

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Legal Pitfalls to Avoid When Selling Your Business

Selling your business is a lot like hosting a big dinner party. You want everything to be perfect, the table set, the food hot, the guests happy. But...

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