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From $0 to Your First Small Business Acquisition — The Ultimate Roadmap

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Jan 7, 2026
Kick off the year by discovering how to transition from employee to entrepreneur through small business acquisitions. Explore the crucial mindsets and qualitative criteria essential for success. Learn about diverse funding options, including SBA loans and seller financing, and decipher complex deal structures with investor partnerships. Dive into key diligence areas like financial health and customer bases, plus essential post-acquisition strategies for trust-building and operational efficiency. This roadmap could reshape your financial future!
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INSIGHT

Bigger Is Less Risky

  • Buying a larger, well-packaged business reduces risk compared to a tiny owner-dependent business.
  • Aim for a $1–$3M revenue target because the work to acquire is similar regardless of size.
ADVICE

Match Business To Your Life And Skills

  • Define a qualitative buy box: will the business fit your lifestyle and match your skill set?
  • Buy to leverage your strengths (e.g., marketing strength → operationally sound business needing sales).
ADVICE

Quantitative Buy Box Rules

  • Target service-based, simple businesses with $1–$3M revenue and $300–$600k SDE.
  • Prefer high margins, low customer concentration, three years of financials, and local proximity for your first buy.
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