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EBITDA vs. SDE: Which Metric Will Buyers Use? | Blackland Advisors

Chapman Syme
Published on: 04/10/2026

Sophisticated buyers use EBITDA, not SDE. Learn the difference, why it matters for your company, and how the metric your buyer chooses shapes your valuation.

Valuation

5 LOI ‘Gotcha’ Clauses That Can Hurt Sellers During Exclusivity | Blackland Advisors

Chapman Syme
Published on: 03/31/2026

The LOI is non-binding on price but binding where it matters. Learn five gotcha clauses that cost sellers millions after they’ve granted exclusivity.

Process

What is EBITDA? | Blackland Advisors

Chapman Syme
Published on: 03/30/2026

Learn what EBITDA is, how to calculate it, and what buyers actually look for. This in-depth guide covers adjusted EBITDA, add-backs, owner compensation, EBITDA multiples by industry, and the mistakes that cost sellers money.

ValuationUnderwriting

11 Tax Breaks Small Business Owners Miss | Blackland Advisors

Chapman Syme
Published on: 03/20/2026

From home office to obsolete inventory, discover eleven tax breaks that regularly go unclaimed in small businesses—and why the right ones also improve your valuation before a sale.

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