What Kills Business Deals in Due Diligence: The Most Common Reasons Sales Fall Apart
Learn why business sales fall apart during due diligence, from earnings gaps and customer concentration to contracts, financing and seller readiness.
EBITDA vs. SDE: Which One Actually Values Your Small Business?
EBITDA vs. SDE explained for Alberta business owners: compare owner compensation, defensible add-backs, valuation multiples and the earnings buyers evaluate.
Asset Sale vs. Share Sale: Which Structure Puts More Money in Your Pocket?
Asset sale or share sale? Compare the tax implications, LCGE eligibility, liabilities, and negotiation points that affect what Alberta business owners keep after a sale.
Earnouts Explained: What They Are, When They’re Used, and Whether You’ll Actually Get Paid
Sunbelt Calgary · Business sale guide An earnout can help a buyer and seller agree on a price. But the headline number is only part of the story. For Alberta business owners, the real questions are what gets paid at closing, what remains conditional, and who controls the outcome. The key takeaway: An earnout is […]