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How to Write a Letter of Intent to Buy a Business (with Template)
How to write a letter of intent (LOI) to buy a business: what to include, binding vs non-binding terms, key clauses explained, and a free editable LOI.
Read the guide →Run the deal · 8 min readBusiness Due Diligence Checklist (for Buyers)
A practical due diligence checklist for buying a small business: financial, tax, legal, customers, operations, employees, technology and transition items.
Read the guide →The Bootstrapper Brief
One deal, taken apart, every week.
- A real-world deal structure walked through with the Deal Toolkit
- A template, checklist or calculator you can use the same day
- Plain-English notes on valuation, financing and diligence. No hype, no paid placements.