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Reading and Screening Listings

SDE, EBITDA, and cash flow basics

Separate owner benefit, operating earnings, cash conversion, and buyer salary so listing economics are easier to compare.

Video 17 min
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Key takeaways

  • Use the lesson as a screening framework, not a final decision.
  • Translate claims into evidence requests before committing time or money.
  • Bring qualified legal, tax, lending, and diligence advisors into real transactions.

Separate owner benefit, operating earnings, cash conversion, and buyer salary so listing economics are easier to compare.

This lesson is educational only. SMB Market Deals is not a lender, broker, law firm, CPA firm, valuation firm, or investment advisor. Use qualified professionals before making legal, tax, lending, valuation, or acquisition decisions.