For New Sellers: Financing an Acquisition – What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know

This comprehensive show on acquisition financing looks at what buyers and sellers need to know from the beginning. Stephen Speer shares his experience as a finance intermediary to discuss the questions lenders ask, what they look for before making an investment in a company, working with PE firms, family offices, SBA loans, and other capital providers; valuations; EBITDA multiples; how equity is used in an acquisition, and why a seller needs to understand how a buyer will finance the purchase of their business.

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Learn More:

• SBA Financing When Buying or Selling a Business
• Small Business Acquisition Financing
• Earnouts When Selling or Buying a Business | Complete Guide
• Adjusting Financial Statements: A Complete Guide

Additional Resources:

• Planning to sell your business? Schedule a free consultation today.
• Download a free PDF copy of The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business and Acquired: The Art of Selling a Business With $10 Million to $100 Million in Revenue.
• Purchase your copy now of A Beginner’s Guide to Business Valuation | The Exit Strategy Handbook | Closing the Deal.
• Contact Morgan & Westfield to request a free copy of Jacob Orosz's latest book, Food and Beverage M&A: An Insider's Guide to Selling a Food or Beverage Business.
• To suggest guests, topics, or questions for future podcast episodes, contact Morgan & Westfield.

Listen to Other Episodes:

• Why You Should Consider Selling Your Business to a Family Office
• The Basics of Selling Your Business to a Family Office
• Why SBA Loans are a Great Way to Finance Your Business