The Field Notes
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Frameworks, insights, and real-world lessons for acquisition entrepreneurs navigating the search-to-close journey.
What Buyers Get Wrong About Working Capital
Learn how working capital affects business acquisition costs, SBA financing, seller negotiations, and the cash needed to operate after closing.
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The 60-Day Pre-Close Checklist for Business Buyers
A 60-day timeline for business buyers: set up banking, payroll, accounting and vendors before closing so your first week of ownership is uneventful.
The Quick Screen Before You Dig In
Learn a simple three-gate framework to screen acquisition opportunities faster, eliminate poor-fit deals, and focus your time on businesses worth pursuing.
The Next Decision Framework: How Buyers Know When They Have Enough Information to Move Forward
Stuck evaluating endless CIMs? The Next Decision Framework breaks acquisitions into 4 stages — so you always know when to move to the next step.