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Buying a business

Resources that make it easier to find a small business to buy, do the due diligence, and set up for a profitable first chapter.

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Businesses for Sale by Owner: How to Find and Evaluate Them

November 3, 2026 ⋅ 6 min read

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How to Buy a Small Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

November 3, 2026 ⋅ 7 min read

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Off-Market Businesses for Sale: What They Are and How to Find Them

November 3, 2026 ⋅ 7 min read

How to Get to LOI: The Pre-Deal Mindset Every Business Buyer Needs

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How to Get to LOI: The Pre-Deal Mindset Every Business Buyer Needs

June 29, 2026 ⋅ 10 min read

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Questions to Ask When Buying a Business: A Buyer’s List by Deal Stage

November 3, 2026 ⋅ 7 min read

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How to Evaluate a Business for Sale: Reading the Numbers on a Listing

November 3, 2026 ⋅ 6 min read

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What Investors Actually Check Before Backing a Small Business Acquisition

October 13, 2026 ⋅ 5 min read

The SBA 7(a) Checklist for First-Time Business Buyers

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The SBA 7(a) Checklist for First-Time Business Buyers

April 30, 2026 ⋅ 1 min read

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Business buyer meeting with a lender over coffee to discuss a business acquisition loan

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Business Acquisition Loans: How to Finance Buying a Business in 2027

November 3, 2026 ⋅ 9 min read

How Baton Helped a Former Investment Banker Find the Right Business to Buy

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How Baton Helped a Former Investment Banker Find the Right Business to Buy

July 21, 2026 ⋅ 7 min read

stephani prendes

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How a Florida Keys Liquor Store Owner Expanded Her Portfolio with Babycham Liquors

May 27, 2026 ⋅ 5 min read

Jimmy Feeman Silver Creek

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How a Franchise Founder Bought a Cash-Flowing Construction Business

May 22, 2026 ⋅ 6 min read

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