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The Hidden Costs of Buying and Selling a Business

Buying and selling a business involves more than just agreeing on a sale price—hidden costs like taxes, broker commissions, and legal fees can add up quickly. This guide helps you understand and prepare for these expenses to protect your payout when buying and selling a business.

Brit Karel
May 20, 2025
Small Business Buyers

What Buyers Want When They Buy a Small Business: Top Trends from SMB.co

This post breaks down real-time data from thousands of buyers on SMB.co to help you better understand what others are searching for when they buy a small business. From top industries like service-based businesses and car washes to key buyer preferences like strong cash flow, absentee ownership, and warm-weather markets, this guide is packed with insights to sharpen your search or position your business to sell.

Brit Karel
May 20, 2025
Small Business Brokers

Unlocking Deal Flow: How to Partner with a Business Broker To Close More Deals

Business brokers aren’t deal blockers—they’re deal unlockers. This post breaks down how to partner with the right broker, avoid common mistakes, and use their expertise to access better deal flow and close smarter, smoother acquisitions.

Morgan Tate
May 20, 2025
Small Business Buyers

How to Spot a Good Small Business Deal (and Avoid a Bad One)

Not all small business deals are created equal. This guide walks you through the must-know signals of a solid opportunity versus a risky investment, so you can buy smarter.

Brit Karel
May 20, 2025
Small Business Buyers

Should You Get a Secured or Unsecured Loan to Buy a Small Business?

If you're exploring how to finance a small business purchase, understanding the difference between a secured or unsecured loan is crucial. This guide breaks down each option’s risks, benefits, and when they make the most sense for your goals.

Brit Karel
May 20, 2025
Small Business Partners

SMB.co Welcomes Isagani Yorke to Its Growth Network to Enhance Small Business Financial Consulting & Exit Planning

SMB.co has partnered with financial consulting firm Isagani Yorke to help small business owners better prepare for exit through expert valuation and deal support. This collaboration brings fractional CFO services and transaction advisory into the SMB.co ecosystem, making successful sales more accessible.

Brit Karel
March 28, 2025
Small Business Brokers

SMB.co’s Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) Generator: A Smarter Way to Sell

A Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) is a powerful tool for presenting a business’s value to serious buyers. SMB.co’s CIM Generator helps sellers and brokers create professional, streamlined Confidential Information Memorandums in just minutes—saving time while boosting buyer confidence and deal outcomes.

Brit Karel
March 25, 2025
Small Business Buyers

What Small Business Should I Start? Actually, It's Better to Buy One.

If you’re asking, "what small business should I start?", consider buying instead. Purchasing an existing business gives you instant customers, revenue, and a proven model—without the startup struggle.

Brit Karel
March 20, 2025
Small Business Buyers

From Gym Member to Owner: Chris’s Business Purchase Journey

Chris went from gym member to owner, overcoming obstacles with the right guidance. His journey proves smart planning leads to success.

Brit Karel
March 20, 2025
Small Business Brokers

Why Use a Business Broker and What Role Do They Play?

Why use a business broker? Brokers simplify business sales by handling valuations, negotiations, and due diligence while ensuring confidentiality. SMB.co’s AI-powered tools help brokers streamline deal-making, manage listings, and connect with qualified buyers - closing deals faster and more efficiently.

Brit Karel
March 20, 2025
Small Business Buyers

What is the Due Diligence Process in Business Acquisitions?

What is the due diligence process when buying a business? It’s a structured review of financials, legal issues, operations, and market conditions to assess risks and opportunities. This guide explains why due diligence matters and how to conduct it effectively for a smooth and informed business acquisition.

Brit Karel
February 26, 2025
Small Business Owners

Simplifying Business Sales for Business Owners: SMB on the B2SMB Podcast

Selling a small business is harder than it should be - but SMB.co is changing that. In this episode of the B2BSMB Podcast, Co-founder & CEO Joe Brown shares how SMB.co is simplifying business sales with transparency, off-market opportunities, and smarter tools for buyers and sellers.

Brit Karel
February 10, 2025
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