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Build your Acquisition Blueprint in 60 seconds.

Tap what you want, set your numbers, and get your one-page plan.

1

What's the win for you?

Pick the one that fits best. It shapes everything else.

2

Which businesses excite you?

Tap all that spark something. Each one shows its typical sale multiple.

The multiple is how many years of profit buyers pay. Higher isn't always better, it just means a pricier ticket.
3

How much cash can you put in?

Everything else, the bank can finance with an SBA loan.

$150kYour cash covers roughly a 10% down payment plus closing costs.
$25k$250k$500k$750k+
4

What should it pay you?

Your target take-home, after the loan is paid each year.

$120kWe'll show the size of business that clears this after debt.
realistic
$50k$150k$275k$400k+

5

How you'll run it, and where you're starting.

Two quick taps. This tunes your roadmap and readiness.

How hands-on do you want to be?

Your business experience so far?

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10% down + costs
SBA loan (≈90%)
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the bank's money
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after the loan payment
Target profit (SDE)
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what it earns/yr
Your freedom number
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SDE to hit your goal
Loan safety (DSCR)
lenders want 1.25×+
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186businesses bought
$101M+in deals closed
2,500+in the community

This tool is an educational illustration, not financial advice, a valuation, or a loan offer. Figures use typical 2026 marketplace multiples and standard SBA 7(a) assumptions (about 10% equity, ~90% financed over 10 years) and will differ from any real deal. Buying a business carries real risk, including loss of your investment, and financing is never guaranteed. Always verify a specific business with qualified professionals.

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