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Should You Buy a Business Before Selling Your Own?

December 15, 2025 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 6 minutesIf you plan to sell your company anytime soon, a quick acquisition beforehand is almost always a value-destroying mistake. Here’s why.

Should You Buy a Business Before Selling Your Own?Read More

Category: UncategorizedTag: ISVs, M&A, mergers and acquisitions, MSPs, Pre-Sale Acquisition, Prepare to sell, Selling Your Business, Selling Your IT Services Company, tuck-in, VARs

What Is Net Working Capital? (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)

December 3, 2025 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 4 minutesNet working capital (NWC) can increase or decrease your purchase price, and it’s part of almost every M&A transaction. Understanding it before you sell can put you in a better position.

What Is Net Working Capital? (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)Read More

Category: UncategorizedTag: Closing, M&A, mergers and acquisitions, Net Working Capital, Selling Your Business

Why Every Founder Should Know Their Working Genius

November 19, 2025 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 7 minutes(And why mine surprised me). Most leaders are not struggling because they’re “bad” at something. They’re struggling because they’re working outside their natural wiring.

Why Every Founder Should Know Their Working GeniusRead More

Category: UncategorizedTag: Advisor Selection, M&A, M&A Advisor, mergers and acquisitions, Personal Exit Readiness, Prepare to sell, Selling Your Business

10 Things Buyers Get Wrong in M&A Deals

November 6, 2025 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 7 minutesThese are the 10 most common buyer mistakes that I’ve seen derail deals (and that sellers should recognize and steer around).

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Category: UncategorizedTag: Buyers, EBITDA, EBITDA Adjustments, Escrow, Holdbacks, ISVs, Life After the Sale, M&A, mergers and acquisitions, MSPs, Net Working Capital, Prepare to sell, Private Equity, Quality of Earnings, Selling Your Business, Selling Your IT Services Company, VARs

What Are M&A Advisor Fees in 2024–2025?

October 8, 2025 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe latest data on M&A advisor fees in 2024-2025, including engagement fees, success fee averages by deal size, and trends shaping the middle-market M&A landscape.

What Are M&A Advisor Fees in 2024–2025?Read More

Category: UncategorizedTag: Advisor Fees, Fees, Success Fee, Trends

The 20 Most Common Questions Business Owners Ask About Selling Their Company

September 24, 2025 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 6 minutesClear answers to the 20 most common M&A questions about valuation, EBITDA, taxes, buyers, and selling your business.

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The F Reorg Advantage: How Sellers Keep Life Simple in a Complex Deal

September 10, 2025 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 5 minutesAn F Reorganization often gives both seller and buyer exactly what they want in an M&A transaction. But many seasoned buyers don’t know the option exists. Here’s what you should know as a seller.

The F Reorg Advantage: How Sellers Keep Life Simple in a Complex DealRead More

Category: UncategorizedTag: Advisor Selection, CPAs, F Reorg, F Reorganization, ISVs, M&A, mergers and acquisitions, MSPs, Selling Your Business, VARs

12 Hidden Landmines in LOIs (And How to Defuse Them)

July 28, 2025 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 8 minutesThese 12 hidden LOI landmines can cost IT business owners millions. Learn what to watch for and how to protect your deal before you sign.

12 Hidden Landmines in LOIs (And How to Defuse Them)Read More

Category: UncategorizedTag: Letter of Intent, LOI, M&A, mergers and acquisitions, Selling Your Business

How Long Do Private Equity Firms Hold MSPs and Tech Service Providers

June 24, 2025 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 6 minutesAnd why it matters if you’re considering selling your business to a PE firm or a business backed by private equity.

How Long Do Private Equity Firms Hold MSPs and Tech Service ProvidersRead More

Category: UncategorizedTag: Equity, M&A, mergers and acquisitions, MSPs, Private Equity, second bite of the apple, Selling Your Business, Selling Your IT Services Company, Valuation, VARs

What to Ask Your CPA Before Going to Market (Hint: It’s More Than Just Tax Returns)

June 10, 2025 //  by Linda Rose

Reading Time: 5 minutesBefore you sell your company, make sure your CPA is M&A-ready. Here are the key questions to ask to ensure you have the right accountant for the M&A process.

What to Ask Your CPA Before Going to Market (Hint: It’s More Than Just Tax Returns)Read More

Category: UncategorizedTag: Accounting, Addbacks, CPAs, EBITDA, EBITDA Adjustments, F Reorganization, GAAP, M&A, mergers and acquisitions, Net Working Capital, Normalizations, Selling Your Business

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