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Lion Business Advisors Business broker services in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, & Kansas

Today’s winning Business Brokers need a combination of strategic insight, domain expertise, data, and technology. That is why our complements its traditional consulting excellence with solutions: technologies and specialized teams that deliver results.

A business doesn’t have to be perfect to sell! 🚀Many privately held businesses enter the market with a mix of owner depe...
10/12/2026

A business doesn’t have to be perfect to sell! 🚀

Many privately held businesses enter the market with a mix of owner dependence, customer concentration, inconsistent reporting, limited management depth, or processes needing improvement. While these factors can impact value, terms, financing, or buyer confidence, they don’t automatically make your business unsellable.

Ask yourself:
• What issues could prevent a transaction from closing?
• Which factors mainly affect price or structure?
• What improvements can realistically be made within your timeline?
• Is the potential benefit worth delaying the sale?

Some owners may need to prepare thoroughly before going to market, while others might find that a solid deal today is better than waiting years for an uncertain premium.

Want to learn more about being sellable today versus premium-ready? Check out our full discussion here: https://lionbusinessbrokers.com/is-your-business-ready-to-sell/

The highest offer isn’t always the one most likely to close. 🤔When a buyer needs SBA financing, it’s crucial to understa...
10/06/2026

The highest offer isn’t always the one most likely to close. 🤔

When a buyer needs SBA financing, it’s crucial to understand the financing path early, not after a seller has spent weeks under exclusivity.

As of October 1, the SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 introduced new guidelines for verifying earnings and cash flow in certain business acquisitions. One key point: the $3 million threshold for a quality-of-earnings review is based on the business purchase price, not just the SBA loan amount.

Can the seller document ALL the claimed add-backs? Are the financial records ready for lender review? Does the buyer have a credible equity and transition plan? These are important questions to address right from the start.

This update doesn't mean that every owner should assume their business is unfinanceable.

Check out our latest episode of The Texas Business Broker, where we discuss what has changed, what remains the same, and what questions sellers should ask about an SBA-dependent offer.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/orHTcAJcuAM

The October SBA update does not change the entire business-sale market.It does create additional financial diligence and...
10/05/2026

The October SBA update does not change the entire business-sale market.

It does create additional financial diligence and underwriting considerations for acquisitions that rely on SBA financing.

The practical takeaway falls into three categories:

1. Who should pay attention

Owners whose likely buyers will depend on SBA financing, particularly for acquisitions requiring substantial goodwill financing, should understand the new requirements before going to market.

2. What changes operationally

SOP 50 10 8.1 (confirm # after Oct1) places greater emphasis on verified historical cash flow, supported financial adjustments, independent valuation and clearly documented transaction structure.

Certain acquisitions with a business purchase price of $3 million or more will also require a lender-ordered Quality of Earnings report.

For sellers, that can mean more preparation at the front end, closer coordination with the buyer’s lender and less room for an otherwise viable transaction to depend on unsupported projections or aggressive add-backs.

3. Who is unlikely to be materially affected

Owners of larger lower-middle-market businesses whose buyers are likely to use conventional senior debt, private credit or institutional equity should see little direct impact.

This is an important change for SBA-financed acquisitions. It is not a reset of the broader business-sale market.
The right question for an owner is not simply, “Did the SBA rules change?”

It is, “Is SBA financing likely to be part of my buyer’s capital stack?”

Here is a practical breakdown of what changed and what it may mean for sellers:

https://lionbusinessbrokers.com/sba-sop-50-10-8-1-changes-for-business-sellers/

Counting down the days to Sunday, but we’re starting the celebration early! 🎉Wishing a fantastic early birthday to Claud...
10/02/2026

Counting down the days to Sunday, but we’re starting the celebration early! 🎉
Wishing a fantastic early birthday to Claudia Bianchi!

Collaborating across advisory disciplines to help clients capture maximum value from two liquidity events.To our profess...
10/02/2026

Collaborating across advisory disciplines to help clients capture maximum value from two liquidity events.

To our professional partners in law, accounting, and wealth management: Rollover equity is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of lower middle-market transactions. Proper planning allows selling clients to achieve immediate liquidity today while setting up a tax-efficient, highly growth-oriented investment for tomorrow.

Our team works seamlessly alongside transaction attorneys, CPAs, and wealth advisors to ensure every commercial and structural detail supports the client's long-term wealth plan.

We’re getting a head start on the weekend celebrations around here! 🎂 Even though the actual birthday isn't until Sunday...
10/01/2026

We’re getting a head start on the weekend celebrations around here! 🎂 Even though the actual birthday isn't until Sunday, we couldn't wait to wish a very Happy Early Birthday to Van Moody! 🥳

Bringing empirical clarity to rollover equity and post-closing ownership structures.Evaluating a rollover offer means lo...
09/30/2026

Bringing empirical clarity to rollover equity and post-closing ownership structures.

Evaluating a rollover offer means looking closely at how your investment sits within the new platform's overall capital structure. At Lion Business Advisors, we use advanced financial modeling tools to help founders visualize capitalization tables, distribution waterfalls, and potential secondary exit scenarios.

Bringing data-backed insight to your deal options allows you to enter negotiations with confidence, knowing exactly how your retained equity can perform over time.

09/30/2026

Getting our entire Lion Business Advisors team mentally prepared for the new SBA SOP changes tomorrow! 💪

It seems like reviewing SOP 50 10 8.1 wasn’t quite enough. 🕺Tomorrow, the new SBA rules go into effect, and Main Street acquisitions are about to become even more exciting. 🚀

The team at Lion Business Advisors is ready! How about you, lenders, brokers, buyers, and fellow advisors? Are you ready for the new SOP?

For a growing number of business owners, a transaction is no longer a single event that ends at the closing table.Across...
09/28/2026

For a growing number of business owners, a transaction is no longer a single event that ends at the closing table.

Across lower middle-market industries, more transactions involve rollover equity. By retaining a minority stake in the newly formed platform, sellers secure substantial liquidity today while staying positioned for a second payout down the road.
This second bite of the apple allows founders to benefit as the business gains new capital, resources, and geographic reach.
Our latest post explores why more owners are choosing to roll equity and how evaluating the right platform partner can turn a business sale into an even larger future opportunity.

Read the full analysis on the Lion Insights Blog: 🔗 https://lionbusinessbrokers.com/news/

How a detailed Letter of Intent prevents Purchase Agreement gridlock for your legal and tax teams.To our professional pa...
09/25/2026

How a detailed Letter of Intent prevents Purchase Agreement gridlock for your legal and tax teams.

To our professional partners in law, accounting, and wealth management: Few things cause more billable hours and deal friction than negotiating basic transaction mechanics after exclusivity has begun.

When working capital pegs, indemnification caps, and transition structures are omitted from the LOI, corporate attorneys and tax advisors are forced to fight defensive battles during definitive contract drafting.

We collaborate with advisors early to ensure every LOI includes pre-defined operational and financial mechanics, giving your firm a clean blueprint to draft agreements efficiently and protect your client's net wealth.

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13413 Galleria Cir. STE 150, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Austin, TX
78759

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

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+18005253542

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