Business Acquisition - ETA

Buying a Business Is the Biggest Financial Decision You'll Make. Get the Numbers Right.

We support buyers, sellers, and lenders through every stage of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition — from first look to first 100 days.

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Most acquisition deals fall apart — or close at the wrong price — because the financial analysis wasn't done right. We provide the financial infrastructure that gives every party in a transaction the clarity they need to move forward with confidence: buyers who know what they're buying, sellers who can defend their numbers, and lenders who can underwrite with complete documentation.

Phase 1
Pre-LOI
Target screening · Quality-of-Earnings preview · Preliminary valuation · Deal structure review
Phase 2
Under LOI
Full QofE report · Working capital analysis · Financial model validation · SBA lender package
Phase 3
Post-Close
100-day financial plan · KPI dashboard build · Ongoing fractional CFO · Integration support

Three Parties. One Transaction. We Support All Three.

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For the Buyer
Know Exactly What You're Buying Before You Close

Sellers present their best numbers. We verify what's actually there.

  • Quality-of-Earnings analysisWe normalize EBITDA, identify add-backs, and surface any revenue or expense anomalies before you're committed.
  • Working capital assessmentKnow how much cash the business needs to operate — and negotiate working capital targets that protect you at close.
  • SBA-ready financial packageWe build the lender package your bank needs — pro forma, projections, DSCR, use-of-funds — to get your financing approved.
  • Independent financial modelValidate the seller's projections against realistic assumptions — so you're not paying for growth that was never going to happen.
  • Post-close CFO supportDay-one KPI dashboard, 100-day financial plan, and ongoing monthly CFO advisory through your first year.
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For the Seller
Defend Your Price. Close Faster. Leave Nothing on the Table.

Buyers discount what they can't verify. Clean financials command a premium.

  • Sell-side QofE preparationWe identify and document legitimate add-backs before a buyer's team finds reasons to reduce your price.
  • Clean, lender-ready booksBuyers need financials their lender will accept. We make sure your numbers survive diligence without surprises.
  • Defensible valuation supportWe build the financial narrative that supports your asking price — EBITDA normalization, growth documentation, margin story.
  • Faster path to closeDeals die in diligence. Sellers with clean, organized financials close faster and with fewer re-trades.
  • Transition planningWe help you document key financial processes so the business can run without you — which buyers pay more for.
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For the Lender
A Complete, Underwriter-Ready Acquisition Package

Acquisition financing stalls when the financial package isn't built for underwriting.

  • SBA 7(a) and conventional packagesWe build acquisition packages to your underwriting standards — normalized EBITDA, pro forma, DSCR, and use-of-funds.
  • Quality-of-Earnings summaryProvide your credit team with an independent QofE that validates the earnings your borrower is projecting debt service from.
  • Working capital analysisDocumented working capital requirements, seasonality adjustments, and current ratio analysis for your credit memo.
  • No back-and-forthWe build the package correctly the first time. If your underwriter needs revisions after submission, we make them at no additional cost.
  • Post-close monitoring supportBuyers who engage us for ongoing CFO services give you a financial professional watching covenant compliance month to month.

What We Deliver at Each Stage

Pre-LOI
Target Screening & Early Analysis
  • Preliminary QofE review — revenue quality, margin sustainability, owner dependency
  • EBITDA normalization preview and add-back identification
  • Valuation range estimate using seller's financials
  • Deal structure review — asset vs. stock, earnout implications
  • Red flag summary before you commit to exclusivity
Under LOI
Full Diligence & Lender Package
  • Full Quality-of-Earnings report with normalized EBITDA
  • Working capital peg analysis and negotiation support
  • 3-year pro forma with documented assumptions
  • SBA or conventional lender package — DSCR, balance sheet, use-of-funds
  • Financial model for purchase price negotiation
  • Key Assumptions page and KPI dashboard
Post-Close
First 100 Days & Ongoing CFO
  • 100-day financial integration plan
  • Chart of accounts cleanup and QBO restructure
  • KPI dashboard — custom-built to the acquired business
  • Cash flow forecasting and budget vs. actual cadence
  • Ongoing monthly fractional CFO advisory
  • Lender covenant monitoring and renewal preparation

Ready to Move Forward?

Whether you're buying, selling, or financing — book a free 30-minute call to discuss your situation.

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