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Buyer and Seller Relations 20 min read

Private Equity Isn't Evil - But It Isn't Your Friend Either

Learn how private equity incentives shape buyer behavior and discover frameworks for engaging financial sponsors without naive assumptions

Dec 29, 2025

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Employee and Stakeholder Management 23 min read

Your Employees May Not Want You to Sell - Managing Resistance to Ownership Change

Learn how to manage employee resistance during business sales and navigate the conflicting interests that affect transaction dynamics and deal outcomes

Dec 25, 2025

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Deal Structuring and Negotiation 20 min read

The LOI Isn't a Commitment - It's an Opening Bid

Understanding LOI mechanics and retrading patterns helps sellers negotiate terms that survive due diligence intact

Dec 24, 2025

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Deal Structuring and Negotiation 23 min read

The Private Equity Playbook for Lower Middle Market Deals

How PE firms evaluate price and structure acquisitions in the $2M-$20M EBITDA range and what sellers must understand to negotiate effectively

Dec 22, 2025

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Exit Strategy, Planning, and Readiness 24 min read

The Working Capital Deep Dive Buyers Will Do - What Every Seller Must Know

Learn how buyers analyze working capital in M&A deals and prepare your business for the scrutiny that determines closing adjustments

Dec 21, 2025

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Exit Strategy, Planning, and Readiness 21 min read

The Contract Audit Every Seller Needs - Finding Deal Killers Before Buyers Do

Contract audit frameworks to identify change-of-control provisions and assignment restrictions that could derail your business sale

Dec 21, 2025

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Due Diligence 14 min read

The Due Diligence Checklist Every Seller Needs

Prepare your comprehensive due diligence package before buyers request it. Accelerate deal timelines, boost buyer confidence, and protect your valuation.

Dec 4, 2025

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