The AcquireLens Blog

Practical guides for buying and valuing small businesses.

SBA Loans for Buying a Business: What You Need to Know

May 1, 2026 · 9 min read

The complete guide to SBA 7(a) and 504 loans for acquisitions — eligibility requirements, loan terms, rates, timelines, and how to build a package that gets approved.

Business Acquisition Due Diligence Checklist (2026)

April 26, 2026 · 10 min read

The complete small business due diligence checklist — 6 sections covering financial, legal, operational, customer, employee, and market analysis. 30+ items with explanations for each.

How to Value a Small Business in 2026

April 20, 2026 · 8 min read

The three valuation methods every buyer needs to know — SDE multiples, EBITDA multiples, and revenue multiples — plus a practical 3-step framework for pricing any acquisition target.