Main Street M&A

Acquire a
Profitable Business

Buy an existing business with proven cash flow. Plumbing companies, HVAC firms, professional services. Entrepreneurship without starting from zero.

Acquisition Guide
20-40%
Target Cash on Cash
10-20%
Down Payment
$500K-5M
Typical Deal Size
10,000+
Businesses for Sale

Why Buy Instead of Build?

Acquiring an existing business eliminates startup risk. You get customers, revenue, employees, and systems from day one.

Proven Cash Flow

Acquire businesses with years of operating history and predictable revenue streams.

20 to 40% Cash on Cash

Owner operated businesses can generate substantial returns on invested equity.

Seller Financing

Many sellers finance 20 to 30% of the purchase price, reducing upfront capital needs.

SBA Loans Available

Government backed loans cover up to 90% of acquisition cost with favorable terms.

Popular Business Types

Home Services

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing

Typical Revenue$1M to $5M
Valuation2.5x to 4x SDE

B2B Services

IT Services, Marketing Agencies, Staffing

Typical Revenue$2M to $10M
Valuation3x to 5x SDE

Healthcare Services

Dental Practices, Med Spas, PT Clinics

Typical Revenue$1M to $8M
Valuation4x to 7x SDE

The Acquisition Process

01

Search

Identify businesses matching your criteria and budget

02

Analysis

Review financials, operations, and growth potential

03

LOI

Submit Letter of Intent and negotiate key terms

04

Due Diligence

Deep dive on legal, financial, and operational details

05

Close

Finalize financing, sign docs, take ownership

Ready to Acquire a Business?

Talk to our team about finding and financing your first acquisition. We connect you with brokers, lenders, and advisors.

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