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New SBA Rules Take Effect October 1, 2026 — What Every Seller Needs to Know
Starting October 1, 2026, the SBA’s updated lending rules change how business sales are financed through the 7(a) loan program. Seven changes matter...
Selling Your Business? The SBA Just Changed How Long You Can Stay Involved
The SBA’s updated lending rules make three changes that directly affect what happens to the seller after a business sale closes. First, the time a...
New SBA Rules Mean Every Business Sale Needs an Independent Valuation — Here’s What Changed
The SBA’s updated lending rules eliminate the old $250,000 threshold that let banks perform their own business valuations on smaller deals. Starting...
The SBA Just Created Four Categories for Business Sales — Which One Is Yours?
Starting October 1, 2026, the SBA requires every business sale financed with a 7(a) loan to be classified into one of four categories: Initial...
7 Must-Read Books That Will Help Entrepreneurs Grow Their Business
7 Must-Read Books That Will Help Entrepreneurs Grow Their Business Every entrepreneur knows that scaling a business isn’t just about hard work —...
Truth #12: Selling Your Business in 2026 – What It’s Really Worth
From the Series 12 Brutal Truths About Selling a $5–50M Business in 2026 And How to Protect Your Life’s Work Your business is worth what a prepared...
Truth #11: Life After Selling Your Business – Protect What Matters Most
From the Series 12 Brutal Truths About Selling a $5–50M Business in 2026 And How to Protect Your Life’s Work If you’re selling a $5–50M business in...
Truth #10 of 12 Brutal Truths About Selling a Business—and How to Protect Your Life’s Work
Why Buyers Price Risk Before Earnings When Selling a $5–50M Business If your business generates between $5 million and $50 million in annual...
Truth #9 of 12 Brutal Truths About Selling a Business—and How to Protect Your Life’s Work
Why Your Financials Must Tell a Clear Story When Selling a $5–50M Business If your business generates between $5 million and $50 million in annual...
Truth #8: 12 Brutal Truths About Selling a $5–50M Business in 2026 And How to Protect Your Life’s Work
Why Bankability® Can Make or Break a $5–50M Business Sale in 2026 If your business generates between $5 million and $50 million in annual revenue,...
Truth #7: 12 Brutal Truths About Selling a $5–50M Business in 2026 And How to Protect Your Life’s Work
Truth #7: Industry Consolidation -- Will You Be the Consolidator or the Consolidated? If your business generates between $5 million and $50 million...
Truth #6: 12 Brutal Truths About Selling a $5–50M Business in 2026 And How to Protect Your Life’s Work
Truth #6: When Is the Best Time to Sell a $5–50M Business? If your business generates between $5 million and $50 million in annual revenue, the 2026...