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Aug 7, 2026

Quality of Earnings: What Your Adjusted EBITDA Really Is

When a founder thinks about what their business earns, they look at the profit line on the P&L. When a buyer thinks about what it earns,...

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Jul 17, 2026

What Is Your Business Actually Worth?

Most founders carry a number in their head before we ever speak. It usually comes from a rule of thumb, a competitor who sold, or a multiple...

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Jul 10, 2026

What Buyers Pay for the Platform on Top of a Services Business

More services businesses are adding a software layer and expecting a software multiple. Here is what a buyer actually credits, and what gets...

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Jul 5, 2026

SaaS Valuation Multiples That Move Your Exit Price

SaaS valuation multiples range from 3x to 20x ARR depending on growth, retention, and margin. Here's what actually moves your exit price. M...

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Jul 1, 2026

SaaS Valuation Multiples That Move Your Exit Price in 2025

SaaS valuation multiples in 2025 range from 3x ARR to 12x ARR. Here's what actually moves your number and how to position before you go to m...

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Jan 16, 2026

Revenue Quality vs. Revenue Growth: What Matters More Right Now

Revenue quality vs. revenue growth: buyers in the lower-middle-market M&A space now reward predictability over momentum. Here's what that me...

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Dec 19, 2025

What Differentiates Fundable vs. Acquirable Digital Businesses in 2026

Fundable vs. acquirable digital businesses have different DNA. Understanding which path fits your company in 2026 can mean millions in valua...

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Nov 21, 2025

Vertical vs. Horizontal SaaS Demand: What Founders Should Know Before Selling

Vertical SaaS vs. horizontal SaaS valuations differ significantly in M&A. Here's what founders need to know before selling their SaaS compan...

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Aug 22, 2025

Why Business Age Matters: How Longevity Drives Value in M&A

Business age is one of the most underrated valuation drivers in M&A. Founders with 10+ years of operating history routinely command premium ...

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Jul 14, 2025

Metrics That Maximize Your Software Company Valuation

Software company valuation depends on far more than revenue. Learn which metrics buyers actually pay for, and how to close the gap before yo...

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