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An SBA 7(a) loan is the most common way buyers finance a business acquisition in the $500K to $5M range — but the rules are specific and the timeline is longer than most people expect. This guide breaks down how to get an SBA loan to buy a business: down payment requirements, what lenders actually look at, SBA 7(a) vs 504, realistic closing timelines, and the mistakes that kill deals at the finish line. Written from a business broker's perspective for buyers and sellers in th

The purchase price is only part of the deal. Learn how business sales are actually structured — asset vs stock sales, seller financing, earn-outs, and the terms that determine who really wins at the closing table.

Buying a business is one of the fastest paths to business ownership — but only if you do it right. This guide covers everything from finding opportunities in Atlanta to closing the deal and running the business on day one.