Clearly Acquired Blog

Expert insights, funding strategies, and practical guidance for securing capital, financing growth, and navigating business acquisitions. Whether you're raising capital for expansion, restructuring debt, or exploring your first acquisition, our blog provides the knowledge and resources to help you succeed.

Growth
February 9, 2024

Show Me Your Friends, And I'll Show You Your Future: The Power of Community and Collaboration at Clearly Acquired

At Clearly Acquired, we champion this collaborative approach, understanding that the true strength of an entrepreneur lies in the community they build around them. This philosophy is embedded in every aspect of our platform, affirming our commitment to not just business transactions, but to nurturing a thriving network of entrepreneurs.

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Growth
February 6, 2024

Accountability Matters When Buying & Building Companies

Here’s the thing: whether you’re buying companies or helping lead them, it’s key to hold your people accountable.

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Growth
February 5, 2024

Why Marketers Should Buy Businesses

In the dynamic landscape of today's economy, marketers are increasingly stepping into the world of entrepreneurship, not by starting new ventures from scratch, but through the acquisition of existing businesses. 

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Growth
February 1, 2024

Acquisition Financing: How You Can Get Prepared

Entering the world of business acquisitions can be a daunting task. However, with thorough preparation and research, you can significantly smooth out the process.

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Growth
January 31, 2024

Buy, Don't Build

Less than 9% of entrepreneurs have MBAs. Career Professionals, in particular, bring a unique skill set and experience to the table that aligns well with successful entrepreneurship - experience. Skills such as leadership, strategic thinking, resilience, adaptability, and discipline, honed throughout their career are pivotal for entrepreneurial success.

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Growth
January 26, 2024

The Smart Entrepreneur's Path: Buying an Existing Business

Buying an existing business can offer several advantages over starting a new one: Starting from scratch is no small feat. The initial stages of a startup are fraught with challenges, often leading to a high rate of failure. The effort to build customer trust, define the market, manage finances, and hire the right people can be overwhelming.

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Growth
January 24, 2024

The Great Wealth Transfer: A New Horizon for Entrepreneurs

Around 10,000 baby boomers are retiring daily in the U.S., and they own about 40% of small businesses and franchises. This generation's retirement will result in approximately $10 trillion in assets being sold or passed on in the next two decades

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Growth
January 18, 2024

The Level 5 Business Selling System: A Step-by-Step Guide to Selling Your Business Quickly and For Top Dollar

Selling your business is a significant milestone; it deserves a strategic, well-executed approach to ensure the best possible outcome.‍

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Growth
December 13, 2023

Businesses for Sale and The Role of Technology

Technology and data analytics are changing the way business transactions are managed and completed. Read on to see how you can leverage technology with your business for sale.

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Growth
December 10, 2023

Why Use a Business Broker: Unlocking the Broker's Role in Business Transactions

Brokers hold the keys to the successful sale of businesses. They’re critical for helping business owners sell their companies because they live and breathe business: everything from valuation and negotiation to the complexities of the sales process, communication and marketing.

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Growth
December 8, 2023

Funding Your Business Purchase: Acquisition Financing Strategies for Beginners

Running a business involves constant learning. From understanding market trends to managing finances, entrepreneurs have the chance to expand their knowledge and skill set across so many dimensions.

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Growth
November 6, 2023

Winning In Business Is Simple

Winning in business is simple... Be consistent for an unreasonable amount of time, so that in doing so, it would be unreasonable to NOT be successful.

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Acquire Quality. Fund Growth. Close with Confidence.

As an AI-driven Business Acquisition Marketplace and Financing Platform, we are on a mission to simplify and accelerate the MainStreet to MidStreet lending and acquisition ecosystem.

We specialize in technology that supports price discovery, identity verification and financial qualification, and buy-side tools to help searchers source and manage deal flow, make offers, secure lending/financing solutions, and close with confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions by users that are looking to buy businesses on Clearly Acquired:

How can I show business owners I'm a legitimate buyer and that I'm interested?

With a Clearly Verified account, you can instill confidence in other users, brokers and sellers that you are, who you say you are, when you "verify" your identify.  This is the key to instilling confidence in the users on the platform,  gaining traction and getting instant access to financials, supporting data and insight to quickly move to making an offer or moving on.   This will save you months of wasted time and expedite the closing of a sale.

How are my finances verified?

Using financial technology the Clearly Acquired Platform safely and securely verifies your finances, to help sellers understand your closing capability and help lenders expedite your financing. Additionally, the buy-side deal room will help you get your documentation in order, to prepare you for the debt and equity financing you will need to close your acquisition.

Can I get in touch with advisors to help support me in this process?

The Clearly Acquired team is here to support you on your business acquisition or business sale journey. That said, the platform is designed to connect you with a community of users, who are identify verified, which include: investors, lenders, advisors, brokers, consultants, and other buyers who are looking for partners.  

What is a Deal Hub?

The Deal Hub is the central repository for all transaction-related activities on our business acquisition platform. It serves as a secure and organized space where buyers and sellers can access critical information and manage the entire acquisition process efficiently. The Deal Hub is divided into two main components: the Data Room and the Deal Rooms.

Data Room: The Data Room is a secure, virtual storage space where sellers can upload and share essential documents related to their business. This includes financial statements, legal contracts, operational reports, and other due diligence materials. Buyers can access these documents to conduct thorough evaluations and make informed decisions. The Data Room ensures that all sensitive information is protected and only accessible to authorized parties.

Deal Rooms: The Deal Rooms are dedicated spaces for each business listing where buyers and sellers can collaborate and negotiate terms. Each Deal Room is equipped with tools for real-time communication, document sharing, and tracking the progress of the deal. This streamlined environment facilitates transparent and efficient interactions, helping to expedite the acquisition process and ensuring that both parties are aligned at every stage.

The Deal Hub's comprehensive and secure infrastructure simplifies the complexities of business acquisitions, providing a seamless experience for all users involved.

What is Plaid?

Plaid is a financial technology company that provides a secure and seamless way to connect and interact with financial institutions. It enables applications to access users' financial data with their consent, facilitating a wide range of services such as identity verification, account authentication, and transaction history retrieval. Plaid's robust API infrastructure ensures high security, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards.

By integrating Plaid, Clearly Acquired can offer a secure, efficient, and reliable method for identity verification, building trust among users and ensuring the integrity of the acquisition process.

I am new to the idea of business acquisition, where can I get more information on how to get started?

Make sure to check out our Educational Course on Business Acquisition that is offered in our paid plans for buyers: From Purchase to Profit: Mastering the Art of Business Acquisition.

This Membership Course for buyers is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate the business acquisition process successfully. Whether you're a first-time buyer or an experienced entrepreneur, our course equips you with the tools and insights needed to make informed decisions and achieve your acquisition goals. Join us and embark on your journey to buying a business with Clearly Acquired.

Easy as 1, 2, 3

Create Your Account. Get Verified. Start Searching.

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Create an account

Every day, lenders, investors, brokers, and sellers come to Clearly Acquired looking for qualified operators like you. Creating an account and getting verified helps you stand out and build trust.

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Build your profile

Build your profile to get matched with capital and opportunities. Showcase your expertise and resume, to connect with the right capital and acquisition partners—making every opportunity count.

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Search & Connect

Browse Verified listings, source off-market deals, & manage deal flow with powerful tools to underwrite opportunities, and connect with capital to streamline the entire acquisition and funding process

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