What It Is Like to Sell Your Business to a Search Fund in 2026
What It Is Like to Sell Your Business to a Search Fund in 2026 Selling your business to a search fund in 2026 has become one of the most predictable and seller-friendly buyer archetypes at LMM scale. Search fund entrepreneurs (typically HBS/GSB/Wharton MBAs backed by 15-20 fund investors) target $2M-$10M EBITDA businesses for full acquisition […]
What Happens When You Sell Your Business to Private Equity
We guide founders through a structured, high-stakes transition. A sale to a professional buyer changes how a company runs. It brings new leadership, performance metrics, and a sharper focus on growth. How CT Acquisitions Works How we are paid. No fee to you on buy-side introductions; sell-side mandates are paid on success at closing. Confidential. […]
What Happens When You Sell a Business Asset?
We guide founders and deal teams through the practical side of disposing of equipment and other company property. When a piece no longer supports operations, a targeted sale can free cash and sharpen focus. Tax rules matter. The IRS requires reporting of such transactions on Form 4797 to determine gains or losses. That filing drives […]
Employee Rights During an Acquisition: When Your Employer Sells
Employee rights during an acquisition depend on two things: how the deal is structured and where you work. In the United States most employees are at will, so a buyer does not have to keep everyone, but federal and state law still protect wages you have earned, vested retirement money, health coverage continuation and, at […]
Navigating Employee Transitions During Business Sales
Employee transfer during an acquisition depends first on deal structure: in a stock sale the employer does not change, while in an asset sale the seller ends employment and the buyer rehires the people it keeps. For many sellers, concerns about the team surface early. These people helped build the company and often feel like […]
What Is a Seller’s Note in a Business Sale in 2026: Interest, Term, Subordination, Personal Guarantee
What Is a Seller’s Note in a Business Sale in 2026: Interest, Term, Subordination, Personal Guarantee A seller’s note in a business sale is a subordinated loan the seller makes to the buyer to finance part of the purchase price. In 2026 lower-middle-market deals, seller notes typically cover 5-20% of price at prime + 200-400 […]
Get Our Proven Due Diligence Checklist to Sell Your Business
We guide founders through the final stretch. Preparing for a sale means more than tidy books. It means organized contracts, clear ownership, and complete tax returns. Start with your Federal Employer Identification Number from the IRS. That EIN proves legal ownership and keeps tax filings clean. Gather income statements, balance sheets, and returns for the […]
Seller Notes in a Business Sale: The 2026 Insider’s Guide to Structure, Interest, and Subordination
Seller Notes in a Business Sale: The 2026 Insider’s Guide to Structure, Interest, and Subordination A seller note in a business sale is debt the seller takes back as part of the purchase price, letting a buyer defer 10-30% of the cash payment over 3-7 years at interest. It bridges valuation gaps when buyers and […]
Sell Your Business with Confidence: Expert Guidance on Non-Compete Agreements
We guide founder-led owners through the deal and the key protections that matter. Our focus is practical. We cut to the terms that preserve value and limit risk. When preparing to sell, a clear non-compete agreement often anchors the transaction. It protects goodwill and makes the sale more attractive to buyers. We explain how package […]