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Expert analysis on valuation drivers, deal structures, and exit planning for field-service business owners.

Septic
March 12, 2025

How to Value a Septic Service Company in 2025

An in-depth look at how route density, disposal costs, and fleet age impact the multiples buyers are willing to pay for wastewater businesses, and how add-backs work in practice.

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Grease Trap
February 28, 2025

What Buyers Look for When Acquiring a Grease Trap Cleaning Business

Strategic acquirers value compliance documentation and recurring service contracts above all else. Learn how to structure your records for a premium valuation.

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General M&A
February 15, 2025

SDE vs. EBITDA: What Essential Service Business Owners Need to Know

Demystifying the two primary cash flow metrics used in business valuation, and determining which one applies to your specific revenue tier.

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Valuation
January 20, 2025

How Route Density Affects the Sale Price of Your Field Service Business

Why the geographic concentration of your customer base is often more important to PE consolidators than your top-line revenue.

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Water Treatment
January 8, 2025

Selling Your Water Treatment Business: A Complete Guide

From preparing your recurring maintenance agreements to understanding who is buying water filtration and well pump companies today.

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Process
December 10, 2024

How Long Does It Take to Sell an Essential Service Business?

A realistic timeline of the M&A process, from the initial valuation estimate through due diligence, LOI negotiation, and closing.

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Deal Structure
November 5, 2024

Understanding Earnouts and Seller Notes in Essential Service M&A

Cash at close is only part of the deal structure. Learn the risks and rewards of contingent payments and seller financing.

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Process
October 14, 2024

Why Confidentiality Matters When Selling Your Business

How a leaked sale process can lead to key employee departures and lost commercial contracts, and how a proper process prevents it.

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General M&A
September 18, 2024

Common Mistakes Owners Make When Selling Their Service Business

From taking the foot off the gas to commingling personal expenses: avoid these value-destroying errors before going to market.

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Valuation
August 22, 2024

What Is a Good EBITDA Multiple for a Field Service Company?

Breaking down multiple ranges, understanding what drives expansion vs. compression, and why the structure of an offer matters as much as the headline number.

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