For owners of $1M–$10M EBITDA businesses

The questions owners ask before they sell, answered plainly.

Short, honest answers from people who have run deals, with the sources behind every number. No sign-up to read any of it.

What it's worth

How much is my business worth?
What buyers actually pay for, the 2026 ranges, and what moves your number.
5-minute read
What multiple will my business sell for?
Why size, growth and owner-dependence change the multiple more than the industry does.
4-minute read

What you keep

How much tax will I pay when I sell my business?
The federal and Illinois layers, and why deal structure matters as much as price.
6-minute read
What does it cost to sell my business?
Banker, lawyer, accountant and diligence costs by deal size, and how a flat all-in fee compares.
5-minute read

Timing

Is now the right time to sell my business?
The three signals that matter (your numbers, your readiness, the market) and how to read them.
5-minute read
How long does it take to sell a business?
Typical months from engagement to close, and the steps that stretch it.
4-minute read

The process

How do I sell my business?
Prepare, market, close: what happens at each step and who does the work.
6-minute read
Someone made an offer for my business. What now?
How to tell a real offer from a fishing letter, and what to do before you reply.
4-minute read