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Joseph Steigman: Jul 16, 2026, 3:30:00 PM
A due diligence checklist for sellers identifies the financial, legal, tax, and operational records a buyer will examine before purchasing a...
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Joseph Steigman: Jul 10, 2026, 2:00:00 PM
SDE stands for Seller's Discretionary Earnings. It is the total financial benefit a single owner-operator receives from a business in a year. It...
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Joseph Steigman: Jul 9, 2026, 10:30:00 AM
Building a succession plan gives Tennessee family business owners a structured way to transfer leadership and ownership without putting the company...
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Joseph Steigman: Jul 2, 2026, 1:00:00 PM
Selling a small business in Nashville begins well before you put it on the market. A successful sale depends on understanding what your business is...
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Joseph Steigman: Jun 26, 2026, 4:30:00 PM
An asset sale and a stock sale can lead to very different outcomes for a business owner. In most Tennessee business transactions, buyers prefer asset...
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Joseph Steigman: Jun 19, 2026, 3:30:00 PM
If you're thinking about selling a manufacturing business in Tennessee, valuation and buyer interest are largely driven by cash flow, customer...
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Joseph Steigman: Jun 12, 2026, 3:15:00 PM
A successful restaurant exit starts long before you put the business on the market. Whether you own an independent restaurant, a restaurant...
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Joseph Steigman: Jun 5, 2026, 11:00:00 AM
Most buyers do not pay cash to buy a business in Tennessee. They usually combine personal equity with an SBA (Small Business Administration) loan,...
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Joseph Steigman: May 29, 2026, 4:00:00 PM
Tennessee trucking companies are valued based on adjusted cash flow, fleet quality, contract stability, safety records, and how much the business...