Buyer Resources

Acquire With Confidence in North Atlanta

How to evaluate a lower-middle-market target, structure an offer, and prepare for diligence — from advisors who have bought businesses themselves.

Before You Make an Offer

What to Verify First

A disciplined pre-offer checklist prevents the surprises that kill deals at diligence — or force a painful re-trade on either side.

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Quality of earnings — do the financials reconcile to bank statements and tax returns?

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Customer concentration and contract transferability

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Owner dependence and the realistic transition period

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Working capital required at close, and how inventory is valued

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Deferred maintenance, capital expenditure, and equipment condition

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Key-employee retention risk, licenses, and accrued liabilities

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Featured Listings

The businesses the team represents directly in Alpharetta, Metro Atlanta, and beyond.

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Buying a Business

How our buy-side process works, from criteria to closing.

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Buying Tutorial

The full walkthrough for first-time and strategic buyers.

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Murphy Business National Listings

Inventory across 150 offices in the US and Canada.

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Transaction Terms

Earn-outs, escrows, working-capital targets — in plain English.

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