What Is an NDA and Why Do You Sign One When Buying a Business?
An NDA protects a business's confidential information during a sale. Here is what it covers and why buyers sign one.
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Notes from the marketplace.
Buying or selling a Canadian small business is rarely linear. These pieces are written for owners thinking about an exit, first-time acquirers, lenders, and the lawyers and brokers in their corner.
FeaturedBuying a BusinessAug 5, 2026· 2 min read
What Is a Letter of Intent (LOI) When Buying a Business?
A letter of intent sets out the price, structure and timeline of a business purchase before the lawyers draft the final agreement. Here is what it covers.
Asset Sale vs. Share Sale in Canada: What's the Difference?
Asset sale or share sale? The difference when buying or selling a business in Canada, and why buyers and sellers often prefer different structures.
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Key Questions to Ask Before Buying a Business
The questions every buyer should ask a seller — about financials, customers, operations, and the real reason the business is for sale.
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Buying a Business vs. Starting One: Which Is Better in Canada?
Compare the risk, cost, financing, and speed to profit of buying an established Canadian business against starting one from scratch.
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Due Diligence Checklist for Buying a Business in Canada
What to verify before you commit: financials, revenue concentration, operations, legal and licensing, seller motivation, and deal structure.
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What Is SDE (Seller's Discretionary Earnings)?
SDE is the number most small businesses are priced on. Here is what it means, how it is calculated, and how to judge whether the add-backs are legitimate.
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How to Value a Business in Canada: A Buyer's Guide
Learn how businesses are valued in Canada — SDE, EBITDA, industry multiples, and what raises or lowers a business's price. A clear buyer's guide.
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How to Buy a Business in Canada: The Complete Guide
A complete guide to buying a business in Canada — how to find, value, finance, and do due diligence on a business, step by step.
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How to Finance a Business Purchase in Canada: A Complete Guide
Down payments, bank and BDC loans, CSBFP, and seller financing — a complete Canadian guide for business buyers.
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