# Buying a business

Resources that make it easier to find a small business to buy, do the due diligence, and set up for a profitable first chapter.

## Explore

**How does the SBA loan process work when buying a business?**  
April 1, 2026 ⋅ 5 min read

**What are the best online platforms for finding small businesses for sale?**  
September 23, 2025 ⋅ 10 min read

**What are the most affordable platforms for buying and selling businesses?**  
August 11, 2025 ⋅ 5 min read

**What are the best platforms for learning about buying a small business?**  
August 11, 2025 ⋅ 5 min read

## Evaluate

**How to Prepare for Buyer Due Diligence**  
April 1, 2026 ⋅ 11 min read

**How Buyers Are Qualified in a Business Sale**  
March 2, 2026 ⋅ 9 min read

**What are the benefits of using an online platform to buy a business?**  
September 23, 2025 ⋅ 6 min read

**Unlocking the potential: Why acquiring a landscaping company is a smart move**  
October 11, 2023 ⋅ 9 min read

## Close

**What is an earnout in a business sale and how does it work?**  
April 1, 2026 ⋅ 5 min read

**Do buyers and sellers meet at closing when selling a business?**  
January 25, 2026 ⋅ 7 min read

**How Daniel scaled a 15-year Atlanta custom stationery business using Baton’s modern acquisition platform**  
July 16, 2025 ⋅ 3 min read

**How Tim Galloway acquired a tech consulting firm with Baton: A case study in finding the right fit**  
July 9, 2025 ⋅ 5 min read