Guides
M&A guides for owners
The big questions, answered plainly. Valuation, timing, market structure, and process — written from advisor experience, not theory.
- Valuation
What is my business worth?
Buyer-side view of multiples, comparables, and the value drivers that actually move your number.
Read the guide - Methods
How to value a business
Comparable transactions, discounted cash flow, and asset-based — when each applies and how they triangulate.
Read the guide - Timing
When is the right time to sell your business?
Six conditions that compound to make timing decisive — and the cost of waiting too long.
Read the guide - Market
Lower middle market M&A — definition, buyers, multiples
The $5M–$200M revenue segment: buyer archetypes, multiple bands, deal structure, and process.
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