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The SMB Scoop
A newsletter on small business acquisitions covering SBA deal structuring, seller financing, and valuation for buyers and operators.
Key facts
- Website
- bentigg.beehiiv.com
- Pricing
- Free
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About The SMB Scoop
The SMB Scoop is a newsletter on small business acquisitions covering SBA deal structuring, seller financing, and valuation for buyers and operators. It's aimed at buyers and operators evaluating small-business acquisitions who want practical detail on how SBA loans, seller notes, and valuations actually get structured.
Key features
- Self-funded SBA acquisition structuring
- Seller financing and personal guarantees
- Buyer/seller due-diligence question lists
- Working capital in deal terms
- Find/buy/operate/invest framework
Pros & cons
Pros
- Practical, deal-specific checklists (e.g. 16 questions)
- Grew to 4,500+ subscribers with fast growth reported
- Written by an active SMB acquirer, Ben Tiggelaar
Cons
- No stated launch date
- Limited author biographical detail published
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Frequently Asked Questions About The SMB Scoop
What is The SMB Scoop?
The SMB Scoop is a newsletter on small business acquisitions covering SBA deal structuring, seller financing, and valuation for buyers and operators.
Who is The SMB Scoop for?
It's aimed at buyers and operators evaluating small-business acquisitions who want practical detail on how SBA loans, seller notes, and valuations actually get structured.
What category does The SMB Scoop fall under?
The SMB Scoop is a newsletter covering small-business acquisitions and M&A, helping its readers keep up with deals, strategy, and industry commentary without independently tracking dozens of sources.
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