Breakwater M&A Blog: Expert Insights for Buying & Selling Businesses
Explore valuable articles, guides, and strategies tailored for entrepreneurs preparing to sell businesses in the $2M-$20M revenue range.
Should I Sell My Digital Marketing Firm Because of AI? What We're in 2026
AI is not killing digital marketing agencies. It is making the strong ones stronger. If you are running a profitable agency with $1M+ in EBITDA, this may be the best exit window in a decade. Here is what we are seeing on the ground.
Software Company Valuation Multiples 2026: What is Your Business Worth?
Software company valuations in 2026 depend on revenue model, growth rate, and buyer type. Here's a practical breakdown of multiples for SaaS, on-premise, and hybrid software businesses.
MSP & IT Services Valuation Multiples 2026: What Is Your $2M–$50M IT Firm Worth?
MSP and IT services valuations are climbing as private equity platforms and strategic acquirers race to consolidate the managed services space. Here's what your IT firm is worth in 2026 and how to maximize your exit.
How to Sell a Plumbing Business: 2026 Owner's Guide
Selling a plumbing business takes more than a handshake. This step-by-step guide covers how to value your company, attract the right buyers, negotiate deal terms, and prepare for a profitable exit in 2026.
Selling a Wellness Clinic: Timing the Market Amid PE Roll-Ups
Private equity roll-ups have transformed wellness clinic valuations. Here's how to time the market, attract the right buyers, and position your practice for a premium exit.
Software Development & IT Consulting Valuation Multiples 2026: What Is Your Firm Worth?
Software development and IT consulting firms are attracting strong buyer interest as digital transformation spending continues to grow. Here's what your firm is worth in 2026 and how to position for a premium exit.
How to Sell a $20M Revenue Business for Maximum Value
At $20M in revenue, your business attracts institutional buyers, private equity platforms, and well-funded strategics. But a premium exit demands more than scale — it requires preparation, positioning, and a process built for competitive tension. Here's how to sell for maximum value.
How to Choose a Business Broker in Canada: The Complete Guide for Owners
Not all business brokers in Canada are created equal. This guide breaks down what to look for, what to avoid, and how to choose the right advisor to sell your company for maximum value.
Is the SaaSpocalypse Real? Why Warren Buffett Might Buy SaaS Right Now
Everyone is panicking about AI killing SaaS. But Warren Buffett once said to be greedy when others are fearful. Is this the buying opportunity of a decade, or the beginning of the end?
Medical Spa Valuation Multiples 2026: What is Your $1M-$3M EBITDA Practice Worth?
Most medspa valuation guides quote 10x-12x multiples that do not apply to your practice. Here is what buyers are actually paying for $1M-$3M EBITDA medspas in 2026 and the five drivers behind the best outcomes.
Business Exit Strategies for Physiotherapy Owners: From Solo Practice to Platform Sale
Whether you run a solo physiotherapy practice or a multi-location operation, your exit options vary dramatically. Here's how to choose the right strategy and maximize your outcome.
Home Care Agency Valuation Multiples 2026: What is Your Business Worth?
Home care agency valuations are climbing as PE platforms and strategic buyers compete for quality providers. Here is what your home care business is worth in 2026 and how to maximize your exit.
What's the Difference Between an Investment Banker and a Business Broker?
Investment bankers and business brokers both help owners sell companies, but the similarities often end there. Learn the key differences, when to use each, and how Breakwater M&A bridges the gap for businesses in the $5M to $50M range.
HVAC Business Valuation: 2.5x–10x Multiples in 2026
HVAC companies are selling for 2.5x to 10x EBITDA in 2026 depending on service mix, maintenance agreements, and owner dependency. See real multiples by company profile and what PE buyers are paying now.
Fire Alarm & Life Safety Company Valuation Multiples 2026: What is Your Business Worth?
Fire alarm and life safety companies are commanding premium valuations as PE platforms compete for recurring monitoring revenue. Here is what your business is worth in 2026 and how to maximize your exit.
Digital Marketing Agency Valuation Multiples 2026: What is Your Agency Worth?
Digital marketing agency valuations are climbing as PE platforms and strategic buyers compete for quality agencies. Here's what your agency is worth in 2026 and how to maximize your exit.
The Debt Stack: Understanding M&A Financing Beyond Bank Loans
The financing behind an acquisition is a strategic lever, not just a closing requirement. Here's how PE funds, corporate strategics, and independent sponsors structure capital to maximize returns and manage risk across the deal lifecycle.
Physical Therapy Clinic Valuation: 2.5x–8x Multiples in 2026
Physical therapy clinics are selling for 2.5x to 8x EBITDA in 2026 depending on size, owner dependency, and payor mix. See real multiples by practice profile and what PE buyers are paying now.
Preparing Your Assisted Living Business to Sell to Strategic Buyers
Strategic buyers are paying premium prices for well-run assisted living facilities. Here's how to position your Assisted Living Facility (ALF) for maximum value and a successful exit in 2026.
Using Debt to Buy a Business: How Leverage Works in Acquisitions
For most business buyers, debt is not a risk—it is a tool. Here is how leverage works in acquisitions, how SBA loans make it possible, and what lenders actually look for when financing your deal.