Most buyers don’t lose deals in due diligence—they lose them by ignoring the warning signs. These 7 red flags are instant deal killers. The other 38? Silent ROI grenades.
Avery Hastings, CPA
October 25, 2025 • 10 min read
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Forget the myth of perfect timing. Smart buyers don’t wait for the stars to align—they create their moment when others are running scared.
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Most of what they add back? You’ll be paying for.
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A quick and dirty guide to the numbers, risks, red flags, and negotiation moves that make or break a deal.
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If the business collapses when one person leaves, you're not buying a company — you're buying a crutch with a logo.
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A messy P&L isn’t a paperwork issue. It’s a credibility crisis. And if you can’t trust the numbers, you can’t trust the deal.
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A no-BS, CPA-backed checklist for first-time buyers to flush out red flags, overpriced deals and seller secrets they pray you won't ask about.
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A business that only works because no one’s looking too closely isn’t a deal — it’s a time bomb. Learn how to uncover hidden compliance risks before they blow up your acquisition.
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When a business tanks overnight and the seller calls it ‘just a weird year,’ what they’re really saying is: ‘Here, you fix it.’ Learn how to spot the cliff, interrogate the story, and walk before it costs you everything.
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It’s the #1 number used to sell small businesses. It’s also the most gamed. Here’s how to crack SDE wide open before you get played.
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Forget 'market comps.' Here’s how to actually tell if the asking price is a ripoff — or a steal.
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