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14 articles on valuation, exit planning, deal structure, and M&A process — written specifically for B2B tech and services founders.
14 articles
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A data-driven guide for founders who want to understand how buyers price B2B SaaS companies — and what moves the needle most. Includes current multiple ranges by ARR tier and the seven drivers that determine your multiple.
Read Article2025 ARR multiples by size and growth tier, the six metrics that determine your specific multiple (NRR, gross margin, churn, CAC payback, concentration, contract structure), and a worked example.
Read ArticleA precise, data-driven answer to the question every MSP owner asks — with 2025 EBITDA multiples by business profile, the six factors that determine your specific multiple, and a step-by-step framework.
Read ArticleEverything you need to know about planning, preparing, and executing a successful exit — from the advisor who has been through it on both sides of the table. Covers all four dimensions of exit readiness.
Read ArticleEarnouts are how buyers hedge against risk they cannot quantify. This is how you eliminate the conditions that make them demand one — before you ever go to market.
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A detailed breakdown of how IT consulting firms are valued in 2025 — including EBITDA multiples by firm type, the drivers that move your multiple up or down, and what to do to increase your valuation.
ReadEBITDA multiples by business profile, the managed services transition premium, vendor authorization impact, and the five factors that determine your VAR multiple in 2025.
Read2025 EBITDA multiples by staffing specialty and firm size, the six factors that determine your specific multiple (revenue mix, concentration, margin, management depth, technology, contract quality), and a worked example.
Read2025 EBITDA multiples by consulting type and firm size, the five factors that determine your specific multiple (partner dependency, proprietary methodology, retainer mix, thought leadership, utilization), and a worked example.
ReadA comprehensive, actionable checklist for B2B SaaS founders who want to maximize their exit valuation. Organized by timeline, category, and priority.
ReadThe MSP acquisition market is more active than ever. Here's everything a managed services founder needs to know about selling — from who's buying to what they're paying.
ReadEverything an MSP founder needs to know about preparing, pricing, and closing the sale of a managed services business — from who's buying to what they're paying in 2025.
ReadDue diligence is where deals die. Here's the complete breakdown of what sophisticated buyers examine — and how to have every answer ready before they ask.
ReadSuccess-fee-only advisors are incentivized to close, not to maximize. Here's the math on why the retainer model produces better outcomes for sellers.
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The articles give you the framework. The assessment gives you your specific score — and a roadmap for what to do next.