Owner's Library

Insights for owners planning their exit

Practical guidance on valuations, selling, buying and exit planning - written for business owners in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware.

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BuyingJul 2026 · 7 min

Buying a business in Maryland or Delaware: what PA buyers need to know

Licensing, taxes, gross receipts, and cross-state due diligence - the state-specific wrinkles beyond the fundamentals of any acquisition.

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BuyingJun 2026 · 7 min

Red flags when buying a business: 15 signs to walk away

Inflated add-backs, declining revenue, owner dependence and pressure to skip due diligence - the warning signs experienced buyers watch for.

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BuyingMar 2026 · 8 min

How to buy a business with an SBA loan: a first-time buyer's guide

Down payments, seller notes, what lenders look for, and how buyers like Ben Foltz turned a $50,000 SBA loan into a multi-million dollar operation.

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BuyingFeb 2026 · 7 min

Buying the business you work for: how employees become owners

Management buyouts on Main Street: seller financing, earn-outs and how one client bought his employer with no money out of pocket.

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BuyingDec 2025 · 6 min

Due diligence checklist: 23 things to verify before you buy a business

Financials, leases, licenses, customer contracts, equipment condition - the full checklist we walk every buyer through before closing.

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