Top five must-reads this week in the world of SMB acquisitions and operations
Analyze 3-5 years of SMB expenses to spot volatile COGS, payroll irregularities, misclassified costs, and pre-sale cuts that can skew valuation and cash flow.
Essential questions to vet business brokers: assess industry experience, valuation, marketing, buyer screening, fees, credentials, and transition support.
Compare cultural and operational due diligence in M&A: what each examines, risks of skipping them, and how to run both together for smoother integrations.
Warehouse proximity cuts transportation and last-mile costs, shortens delivery to 1–2 days, and requires balancing higher urban rent and labor against logistics savings.
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