From "I want to buy a business" to "Here's exactly what I'm looking for."

Stop chasing every deal. Start with a clear framework that helps you focus on businesses that actually match your goals, budget, and capabilities.

By completing this workbook, you’ll have:

✓ Clear acquisition objectives with 1-year and 5-year success metrics.

✓ Target industries matched to your experience and risk tolerance.

✓ Realistic deal parameters for revenue, EBITDA, valuation, and financing.

✓ Strategic fit criteria to quickly evaluate potential deals.

✓ Non-negotiable dealbreakers that help you walk away from bad deals faster.

✓ A one-page acquisition brief you can share with brokers and advisors to improve your deal flow.

Who This Is For

• First-time searchers who need structure to begin effectively
  
  
• Self-funded buyers who must be selective with limited capital
  
  
• Traditional searchers sharpening their thesis before engaging investors
  
  
• Add-on acquirers clarifying criteria for complementary businesses