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How to Prepare When Your Business’s Exit Is Your Future: Retirement Plan For Business Owner

Many business owners rely on their company as their retirement plan, but few are truly prepared. This post offers practical advice for building a strong retirement plan for business owner scenarios and securing your future.

Brit Karel
June 26, 2025
Small Business Buyers

How New SBA Loan Changes Could Impact Buying and Selling Small Businesses

The SBA has reinstated lender fees, stricter underwriting standards, and tighter documentation rules for its 7(a) loan program, making financing more difficult for small business buyers. This means longer approval timelines and a likely increase in seller financing, prompting both buyers and sellers to rethink their strategies.

Brit Karel
June 5, 2025
Small Business Owners

Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale: What’s the Difference?

When selling your small business, understanding the difference between an asset sale vs. stock sale is critical to minimizing risk and maximizing value. This post explains how each option impacts taxes, liability, and deal complexity, so you can make a smarter exit.

Brit Karel
May 20, 2025
Small Business Buyers

Top ETA Groups to Know: How Joining One Can Accelerate Your Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Journey

Entrepreneurship through acquisition doesn’t have to be a solo journey. This guide breaks down the most active ETA groups across the U.S. that can help you find deals, avoid mistakes, and build lasting connections.

Brit Karel
May 20, 2025
Small Business Partners

Catch Joe Brown, SMB.co’s CEO, at the B2SMB Leaders Forum | May 14–15, 2025

Catch Joe Brown, SMB.co’s CEO, at the B2SMB Leaders Forum in Sonoma this May. We’re excited to connect with fellow innovators building tools, services, and partnerships that help small businesses grow, thrive, and exit successfully.

Brit Karel
May 20, 2025
Small Business Owners

Selling and Buying a Business Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

At SMB.co, we work with thousands of business buyers and sellers every month, and we’ve compiled the most frequently asked questions from real people navigating real transactions. These FAQs are designed to break down complex topics into straightforward, actionable advice — no jargon, no fluff.

Brit Karel
May 20, 2025
Small Business Owners

The Hidden Costs of Buying and Selling a Business

Buying and selling a business involves more than just agreeing on a sale price—hidden costs like taxes, broker commissions, and legal fees can add up quickly. This guide helps you understand and prepare for these expenses to protect your payout when buying and selling a business.

Brit Karel
May 20, 2025
Small Business Buyers

What Buyers Want When They Buy a Small Business: Top Trends from SMB.co

This post breaks down real-time data from thousands of buyers on SMB.co to help you better understand what others are searching for when they buy a small business. From top industries like service-based businesses and car washes to key buyer preferences like strong cash flow, absentee ownership, and warm-weather markets, this guide is packed with insights to sharpen your search or position your business to sell.

Brit Karel
May 20, 2025
Small Business Brokers

Unlocking Deal Flow: How to Partner with a Business Broker To Close More Deals

Business brokers aren’t deal blockers—they’re deal unlockers. This post breaks down how to partner with the right broker, avoid common mistakes, and use their expertise to access better deal flow and close smarter, smoother acquisitions.

Morgan Tate
May 20, 2025
Small Business Buyers

How to Spot a Good Small Business Deal (and Avoid a Bad One)

Not all small business deals are created equal. This guide walks you through the must-know signals of a solid opportunity versus a risky investment, so you can buy smarter.

Brit Karel
May 20, 2025
Small Business Buyers

Should You Get a Secured or Unsecured Loan to Buy a Small Business?

If you're exploring how to finance a small business purchase, understanding the difference between a secured or unsecured loan is crucial. This guide breaks down each option’s risks, benefits, and when they make the most sense for your goals.

Brit Karel
May 20, 2025
Small Business Partners

SMB.co Welcomes Isagani Yorke to Its Growth Network to Enhance Small Business Financial Consulting & Exit Planning

SMB.co has partnered with financial consulting firm Isagani Yorke to help small business owners better prepare for exit through expert valuation and deal support. This collaboration brings fractional CFO services and transaction advisory into the SMB.co ecosystem, making successful sales more accessible.

Brit Karel
March 28, 2025
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