Acquisition Academy
A structured, beginner-friendly guide to analyzing, financing, and acquiring profitable service businesses.
Intro Explanation
The Academy is designed to guide first-time buyers step-by-step through the fundamentals of small business acquisition. Start with financial readiness, then build your understanding of cash flow and financing structure before evaluating live opportunities.
The Acquisition Academy delivers structured education designed to reduce acquisition risk and improve capital deployment discipline.
Curriculum Structure
Can You Afford to Buy a Business?
Understand capital requirements, liquidity, and lender expectations before pursuing deals.
Revenue vs. SDE Explained
Learn the difference between revenue and real cash flow, and why SDE drives valuation.
How SBA Loans Actually Work
Break down SBA structure, debt coverage, and financing risk before making an offer.
Understanding Capital Structure
Designing resilient acquisition financing that withstands volatility and protects equity.