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DSCR, add-backs, deal mechanics

Essential legal and operational foundations for starting a business acquisition search
Buyer's Guide
Feb 12, 2026

Setting the Foundation

Your tactical guide to starting your business search with the essential legal and operational foundations for ETA success.

By Daniel Giles7 min
Foundation
Legal
Setup
Comparison of self-funded search and traditional search fund models for business acquisition
Buyer's Guide
Feb 12, 2026

The Case for Self-Funded Search: Your Path to Real Ownership

Compare traditional search funds vs. self-funded search in business acquisition. Learn why self-funded search offers the most direct route to entrepreneurial ownership.

By Daniel Giles6 min
Self-Funded Search
Traditional Searchfund
Independent Sponsor
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