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Exit Preparation

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

Exit Preparation

How to Sell Your Electrical Business: Valuation, Timeline, and What Buyers Want

Electrical contracting businesses are increasingly on the radar of private equity firms and strategic acquirers — but the market is different from...

Mar 13, 2026 7 min read
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How to Sell Your Plumbing Business: What Buyers Actually Look For

After reviewing over 200 home services acquisitions on the buy side — including time at Apex Service Partners — I can tell...

Mar 10, 2026 7 min read
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What’s Your HVAC Company Actually Worth? An M&A Insider’s Guide to Home Services Valuation

Learn how home services companies are valued, what drives EBITDA multiples, and what you can do now to maximize your HVAC company's...

Feb 26, 2026 8 min read
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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
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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
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I Want to Exit My Business. Now What?

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 4 min read
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