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    Two identical storefronts each labeled $2M EBITDA, with sale prices of $8M and $14M. Same EBITDA. Different Price.
    Exit Planning, Valuation

    Why Do Two Companies With the Same EBITDA Sell for Different Prices?

    October 3, 2026 Ed Weeks Jr., MBA, CM&AA No comments yet

    Learn why companies with the same EBITDA sell for different prices, from recurring revenue and owner dependency to financial quality and cash at closing.

    New SBA 7(a) rules: what buyers and sellers need to know.
    Business Funding, Exit Planning, Guides

    What Changed in the SBA 7(a) Rules for Buying a Business in 2026?

    September 13, 2026 Ed Weeks Jr., MBA, CM&AA No comments yet

    SOP 50 10 8.1 takes effect October 1, 2026, with Appendix 15 for change of ownership. Ask the lender which manual governs your file.

    Founder-led rollup: operator buyer alternative to selling to private equity
    Exit Planning, Business, Business Funding

    Should I Sell to Private Equity, or Become the Buyer?

    July 10, 2026 Ed Weeks Jr., MBA, CM&AA No comments yet

    Compare selling to private equity with acquiring a competitor, retaining control, or choosing another path that fits your goals.

    Owner-dependent business lowers valuation when selling a company
    Exit Planning, Business

    Is My Business Worth Less If It Depends on Me?

    July 8, 2026 Ed Weeks Jr., MBA, CM&AA No comments yet

    An owner-dependent business can be harder to sell. Learn how to build a management team, document operations and reduce the risks buyers see in owner reliance.

    Start. Build. Grow. Exit. On Your Terms.

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