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Business Buyer's Checklist

A free, printable PDF for people who are considering buying a small business but are not ready for the quiz yet. Cover readiness and money, search, seller conversations, financials, due diligence, SBA 7(a) basics, then closing and transition.

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What is inside

  • Readiness and money: equity, runway, working capital, role fit
  • Search: listings, brokers, off-market outreach
  • First conversations with a seller before an LOI
  • Financials review: SDE, add-backs, tax-return checks
  • Due diligence order that keeps costs down
  • SBA 7(a) basics: 10% equity floor, guaranty, coverage
  • Closing and transition checklist

Each section points to the matching OwnersFit guide and the affordability calculator.

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