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Articles by Raymond Gong

Insights on profit margins, exit preparation, and financial management for home services contractors.

Exit Preparation

What Adjustments Are Usually Made to EBITDA and Why?

Common EBITDA adjustments buyers make during due diligence: owner comp, one-time expenses, related-party transactions, and why they matter for valuation.

Jun 11, 2024 10 min read
Financial Management

How Interest Rates Impact Your Business: What Every Owner Needs to Know

How rising and falling interest rates affect business loans, cash flow, and consumer spending. Strategic planning tips for small business owners.

Jun 11, 2024 6 min read
Exit Preparation

Key Adjustments in a Purchase Agreement: What Business Owners Need to Know

Key purchase agreement adjustments every seller should understand: working capital, earn-outs, net assets, contingencies, and closing date mechanics.

Jun 11, 2024 4 min read
General Finance

You DON’T Need a Fractional CFO. Here’s Why.

Not every business needs a fractional CFO. Here's how to tell if you actually need one — and when a bookkeeper or...

May 29, 2024 4 min read
Financial Management

Seven Game-Changing Deductions for Your Business

Seven tax deductions that can significantly reduce your business tax bill. From home office to retirement plans, maximize your legitimate write-offs.

May 29, 2024 4 min read
Exit Preparation

I Want to Exit My Business — Now What? A Home Services Owner’s Roadmap

A step-by-step guide to exiting your business: valuation, preparation, finding buyers, and the due diligence process explained for first-time sellers.

May 29, 2024 6 min read
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