Installment Sale of Business
An installment sale under Section 453 spreads capital gains tax across multiple years — potentially saving 5-15% of total tax by avoiding the top brackets. The 2026 owner’s guide.
QSBS Section 1202 Small Business Stock
Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock can exclude up to $10M (or 10x basis) of capital gains from federal tax. The 2026 owner’s guide to QSBS qualification, holding period, and pitfalls.
Using SDE for Owner-Operator Valuation
SDE is the right valuation methodology for owner-operator businesses where one full-time owner draws material salary. The guide for sub-$2M EBITDA business sellers in 2026.
Business Valuation Methods Explained
Five business valuation methods compared with worked examples — SDE multiple, EBITDA multiple, DCF, asset-based, and comparable transactions. The guide for owners selling in 2026.
SDE Add-Backs for Small Business Sellers
SDE add-backs are the discretionary expenses you add back to net income to show a buyer your business’s true earning power. The guide for owners selling sub-$2M EBITDA businesses in 2026.
Business Sale Process: 12 Steps
Business sale process steps explained: a 12-step seller guide covering preparation, valuation, marketing, LOI, diligence, legal documentation, and close. Realistic timelines, costs, and decision points at each stage.
Preparing a Business for Sale: 24-Month Checklist
Preparing a business for sale: a 24-month pre-sale checklist covering financials, customer concentration, owner dependency, team depth, contracts, and tax planning — the prep work that drives 30-50% better exits.
How to Value a Small Business for Sale
How to value a small business for sale: SDE/EBITDA multiples by industry, working add-back framework, customer-concentration adjustments, and the rule of thumb that actually predicts realistic 2026 LMM offers.
Selling a B2B Service Business
Selling a B2B service business is fundamentally different from B2C or home services. How buyers underwrite contracts, recurring revenue, customer concentration, and team dependency — and what 2026 multiples actually look like.