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When buying or selling a business, understanding the language used in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is crucial. The process involves many technical terms that can be confusing for those new to the field. Knowing these terms helps buyers and sellers communicate clearly, make informed decisions, and avoid costly mistakes. This guide covers the most important terminology you need to navigate business transactions confidently. Key contract document for business sale, highlightin

As a business brokerage firm specializing in Singapore’s lower SME market, we often see enthusiastic acquisition entrepreneurs ready to leap into business ownership. However, acquiring a micro-SME (businesses with revenue typically below  S$10 million ) is a full-on endeavour. Unlike buying stocks, you are buying a highly illiquid entity that require your commitment over an extended period of time. Quite the opposite of looking for a job, in a sense. Before you start browsing

11th Dec 2025 Fireside Chat During our 11th Dec 2025 Fireside Chat, we covered a wide range of topics by our guest speakers. I feel that the topics covered are helpful for many SME owners, hence I decided to publish it on this blog article. My memories of their answers are somewhat blurred by the combined effect of beer (during the event itself) and time, hence you should expect an incomplete sharing compared to the evening itself. The answers will be in the form of combined

INSEAD ETA Conference 2025! On 15th November, I spent the day attending INSEAD ETA (Entrepreneurship through acquisition) Conference and it was a day well-spent. There were ~200 participants that were either aspiring or active acquisition entrepreneurs, and investors. What makes this event so special? This event covers a breadth of topics concerning search fund as a unique class of acquirers for SME businesses around the world. e.g. deal origination strategy, utilising variou

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) play a key role in Singapore’s business landscape — whether it’s for growth, consolidation, or succession planning. But while most deals focus heavily on legal, financial, and commercial terms, the tax dimension often receives attention only at the final stage — when it’s usually too late to optimise. In reality, tax can make or break a deal. The way a transaction is structured has a direct impact on valuation, cash flow, and post-acquisition pr

Seller financing and how it can be used in businesses for sale.

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