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Deal Street is the brainchild of Shep Campbell, a seasoned M&A advisor and business broker. With 10+ years of expertise in facilitating sales, acquisitions, and mergers, Campbell has worked with businesses spanning diverse industries and scales. To date, he has successfully negotiated and advised on 100+ transactions, cumulatively valued in the tens of millions of dollars.Deal Street distills this hands-on experience into actionable, trustworthy insights on small business M&A, delivered directly to you. From valuation strategies to exit planning, our content equips you with the knowledge to navigate deals confidently. With Deal Street, you’re not just informed—you’re empowered to master the art of M&A.

Cash Flow & the Flow of Cash
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Deal Street Digest: Cash Flow & the Flow of Cash

Deal Street Digest DEAL STREET M&A SPECIALISTS INFORMATION RESOURCES Reader, In this week's newsletter we will watch some video excerpts from our latest webinar. Cash Flow is always an important topic when discussing small business M&A. What is Cash Flow? A brief video excerpt from Deal Street's webinar on Small Business Valuation. Visit our E-Store Today The Flow of Cash Part II of What is Cash Flow from Deal Street's webinar. When it comes to value cash is king. But understanding what is...

Deal Street Digest DEAL STREET M&A SPECIALISTS INFORMATION RESOURCES INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE FOR SALE Reader, Good morning! Hoping 2025 is starting off with a bang of profitability for you. Perhaps you are looking for an opportunity in commercial real estate. Deal Street has a deal for you. This is a 16,975 square foot industrial spaced warehouse for sale in Little Rock, AR. This former home to a 40 year old siding distribution business is a versatile space with a lot of room. Currently the...

Deal Street Digest DEAL STREET M&A SPECIALISTS INFORMATION RESOURCES Reader, I thought you might find this story interesting. It's relevant on a number of levels. I recently had a deal in progress for $1.5mm on a building supply business, which included the business' real estate. The buyer - "John Doe" - was savvy and had experience in buying & selling businesses. He had recently sold a prior business which he had owned for only 15 months. When I asked why he sold it after only 15 months, he...

Deal Street Digest DEAL STREET M&A SPECIALISTS INFORMATION RESOURCES Reader, Good day (or night)! Deal Street's focus is Small Business Mergers & Acquisitions. We aim to deliver relevant & insightful information you can use on anything related to business sales and small business m&a. This is an opportunity to acquire an existing business trying to sell confidentially. They are a metal, lumber & building supply retailer and distributor. The company sits on 7.88 acres in a beautiful valley....

Deal Street Digest 2023 Small Business M&A Year in Review

Issue #2 The Year of the Dragon The Deal Street Digest 2023 Year in Review 2023 Year in Review The IBBA classifies business being sold in the $0 - $2mm range as Main Street deals; and businesses in the $2mm - $50mm range as the Lower Middle Market. Some might extend the “Main Street” range up to $5mm. While these labels may be arbitrary, there is certainly a distinction in the type of deal, buyer, lender, loan, etc. as the transaction value increases. The division above is sufficient for the...

Deal Street Digest The Insider Tip Sheet on Small Business M&A Reader Were you aware that Small Businesses really face a shortage of options when it comes to financing a small business sale, merger or acquisition? Essentially, there are 2 options: Third Party Financing Seller Financing Third Party financing includes anybody or entity providing the money to acquire the business. When dealing with small businesses most of the time that entity is the bank. And the bank really only uses one way...

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Deal Street Digest The Insider Tip Sheet on Small Business M&A Reader Were you aware that Small Businesses really face a shortage of options when it comes to financing a small business sale, merger or acquisition? Essentially, there are 2 options: Third Party Financing Seller Financing Third Party financing includes anybody or entity providing the money to acquire the business. When dealing with small businesses most of the time that entity is the bank. And the bank really only uses one way...

The Deal Street Digest is focused on small business sales, mergers and acquisitions.

Issue #1 Why Cash is King “Cash is king.” Perhaps you have heard that before. It’s a popular saying, though nobody knows who coined it or where it came from. Perhaps, like the wheel, it dates back to the ancient Sumerians. The phrase, “cash is king," is part of a larger saying: “Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, but cash is king" Like the wheel, cash makes assets move. It is a basic and fundamental concept, also like the wheel. Cash makes a business move. Cash pays the bills. So, what’s...

Deal Street Digest DEAL STREET M&A SPECIALISTS INFORMATION RESOURCES Reader, Good morning! I wanted to shoot out a quick reminder we will be hosting a free one hour Small Biz M&A webinar tomorrow at 11 am CST. This is a live open forum where any questions can be asked, and any topic can be discussed. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84368979813?pwd=ZFLThBiniQCjbty7Ss0aQoCRYsgJOA.1 Date & Time: Tomorrow - Thursday Sept. 19th, 11 am CST Feel free to drop in during lunch & check it out. You...

Free Small Business M&A Webinar!

Deal Street Digest DEAL STREET M&A SPECIALISTS INFORMATION RESOURCES Reader, Just a quick reminder we will be hosting our free one hour Small Business M&A webinar tomorrow. I hope you can drop in & check it out. Below are the details. DATE: Thursday, September 19th TIME: 11 am - 12 noon Central Standard Time (CST) PLATFORM: Zoom TOPIC: Anything Small Business M&A - "Ask me anything." LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84368979813?pwd=ZFLThBiniQCjbty7Ss0aQoCRYsgJOA.1 I will be your host and look...