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Insights for Acquisition Entrepreneurs

ETA deal screening, AI deal memos, SBA acquisition playbooks, and lessons from the search.

March 14, 2026

The SBA Acquisition Due Diligence Checklist: 47 Items Before You Sign

Most failed acquisitions weren't failed deals—they were deals where due diligence didn't catch what it was supposed to catch. Here's the complete checklist.

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March 12, 2026

AI Deal Memos: What They Get Right, What They Miss, and How to Use Them in SBA Acquisitions

AI-generated deal memos are fast and surprisingly good. But they have consistent blind spots that can get first-time buyers in trouble. Here's how to use them properly.

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March 10, 2026

The ETA Deal Screening Framework: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Evaluate 100+ Deals a Month

Most ETA buyers look at 100–300 deals before closing one. Here's the systematic screening framework that separates signal from noise—without burning out.

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