Straight talk about buying
and selling businesses.
Written for sellers, investors, and brokers: direct answers to the questions that matter most.
How to Know If You Are Ready to Sell Your Service Business
Five clear signals that the timing is right, and what to do before you start the process.
Read Article →What Does an Acquisition Firm Actually Do?
A plain-English explanation of what we do, and how we differ from PE, brokers, and individual buyers.
Read Article →Why We Are Not Private Equity: And Why That Matters for Sellers
The fundamental difference between a financial buyer and an operator-buyer, and what it means for your legacy.
Read Article →How SBA 7(a) Loans Work in Small Business Acquisitions
The primary financing vehicle for small business acquisitions, explained, and what it means for deal structure and investor returns.
Read Article →What to Expect During the Due Diligence Process
What happens between signing a Letter of Intent and closing the sale, step by step, with no surprises.
Read Article →Investing in Main Street: Why Accredited Investors Are Choosing ETA
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition is one of the fastest-growing alternative investment categories. Here is why.
Read Article →How to Value a Service Business: A Plain-English Guide
SDE, EBITDA, multiples: what buyers look at and how your purchase price is actually calculated.
Read Article →Working with Business Brokers: What Ridge and Valley Holdings Looks For
Exactly what we are seeking and how we work with intermediaries, including our commitment to closing what we commit to.
Read Article →The 5 Biggest Mistakes Business Owners Make When Selling
Most failed or disappointing exits come down to the same handful of avoidable errors. Here is what to watch for.
Read Article →Home Services Businesses: Why They Make the Best Acquisition Targets
HVAC, pest control, lawn care, plumbing: why this category consistently attracts the most sophisticated buyers.
Read Article →What Happens to Employees When a Business Is Acquired?
If your team matters to you, this is the most important question to ask any buyer. Here is how we answer it.
Read Article →Ridge and Valley Holdings: Our Investment Thesis Explained
The logic behind the strategy, why the opportunity exists now, and what gives us a specific advantage in this market.
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