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Due Diligence: Necessities and Benefits

Before we get to due diligence, we are working to validate and confirm the information from the data we found pre LOI. Acquisitions are a strategic move to gain a competitive edge, expand market reach, or diversify offerings. However, successful business acquisitions hinge on a meticulous due diligence process. At x10 Ventures, we understand the […]

How to Guide: Rapid Growth Through Acquisition

Achieving rapid growth often necessitates strategic maneuvers beyond organic expansion. One effective avenue is growth through acquisitions, wherein companies strategically acquire other businesses to enhance their competitive advantage and propel market reach. This blog guides existing business owners into leveraging acquisitions as a growth strategy, examining crucial steps and considerations to target the right acquisition […]

A Comprehensive Guide to Small Business Acquisition Loan Requirements and Financing

Are you considering taking the leap into entrepreneurship by acquiring an established business? If so, you’re likely exploring various financing options to facilitate this exciting venture. Small business acquisition financing, particularly through SBA 7(a) loans, offers an attractive avenue for aspiring entrepreneurs. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive into the intricacies of business acquisition financing, […]

Unlocking Success: The Comprehensive Guide to Business Acquisition with x10 Ventures

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Any business that’s aiming for a growth path should consider strategic acquisitions as a way to accelerate and derisk that path. x10 Ventures is that trusted Business Acquisition Advisor that is the key to unlocking unprecedented growth and success. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the meaning, steps, and significance of the acquisition process, […]

What Is Going On With Add-Backs?

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During any deal, a crucial first part is finding a fair purchase price that accurately reflects the value of the business being sold. One key element of this process is determining the ‘EBITDA’ – earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) of the business, also known as ‘Seller’s Discretionary Earnings’ in smaller businesses without professional […]

The Strategic Brilliance of the “Bolt-On” Acquisition Explained. . .

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In this article we’re going to dive into the little known, but absolutely brilliant, strategy known as the “bolt-on” acquisition. Until recently, the bolt-on (also known as the tuck-in, add-on, or follow-on) acquisition had been a strategy known only by the brightest mergers & acquisitions consultants working for the largest companies in the world. It’s […]

Seller Financing 101

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What is Seller Financing? Seller financing is exactly what it sounds like – financing provided to someone purchasing a business by a Seller of a business. It’s in essence a loan provided to the new owner of the business (in place of a loan from a typical bank), which is secured by the assets of […]

Why x10?

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Those that know me know that I’m a self-professed ‘Deal Guy’ – put more simply, happiest when I’m doing deals. My first real job out of college was the GM of a recently-closed ‘deal’. . . My first sales job was part of a team raising $25 million for a cellphone ‘deal’. My first career […]