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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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.
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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