Exit Notes
Straightforward guidance for business owners figuring out what comes next. M&A Advisor Maureen Brown writes about selling, valuation, succession, strategic options, closing well, and the decisions owners face before an exit is underway.
The SBA Just Quietly Changed the Rules for Buying a Business
New SBA lending rules are changing how small businesses are bought and sold. With tighter valuation requirements, more cash needed from buyers, and additional financial scrutiny, what does this mean for owners hoping to sell? We spoke with M&A advisor Joshua Carnes about what’s changed and what business owners should know heading into 2027.