Viso Capital
Heather Endresen at Viso Capital helps ETA operators and SMB buyers secure the right SBA financing to close deals efficiently and scale with confidence. She's a legend in the SBA lending world.
Service Providers
We recommend the following providers familiar with ETA and working with Searchers. There are plenty more out there, so the goal here was to simplify things for you.
Elder Zain
Edler Zain helps ETA operators and SMB buyers cut through financial complexity with clear, actionable accounting and tax strategy. Whether you’re structuring an acquisition, optimizing post-close cash flow, or navigating tax-efficient exits, they ensure your numbers work as hard as you do.
Appletree Business Services
Appletree Business Services helps small business owners stay on top of their finances with expert bookkeeping, payroll, tax planning, and business advisory services. Their goal? Make financial management simple, clear, and stress-free so you can focus on running and growing your business.
Midwest CPA
Chris Barrett is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and the founder of Midwest CPA, specializing in accounting and tax services for small business buyers. Chris helps navigate financial due diligence, tax planning, and post-close financial management to set you up for long-term success.
Guardian Due Diligence
Guardian Due Diligence provides Quality of Earnings (QoE) reports and financial due diligence for small business buyers, independent sponsors, and self-funded searchers. Led by Elliott Holland, they help acquirers avoid bad deals, validate financials, and gain confidence in their acquisitions.
Pioneer Capital Advisory
Pioneer Capital Advisory moves fast, connects you with the right lenders, and helps structure creative financing solutions that minimize your out-of-pocket cash. Did I mention there's no cost to you?
QoE Prep
QOEPREP is a specialized financial due diligence firm offering cost-effective Quality of Earnings (QoE) reports tailored for SMB and ETA acquirers.
Hood & Strong
Hood & Strong LLP offers specialized services tailored for Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) acquirers, focusing on facilitating successful transactions and post-acquisition integration.
Albrecht Law
Albrecht Law is built for searchers, independent sponsors, and private equity investors who need high-level M&A legal expertise with a sharp focus on tax structuring and diligence.
Barlow & Williams
A boutique M&A law firm built specifically for acquisition entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners who need high-level legal expertise with transparent pricing.
SMB Law Group
SMB Law Group is the modern business law firm designed to support and protect Main Street businesses at each stage of their growth.
