The Long View
Exploring how ownership transitions shape people, communities, and what comes next.
When “Skin in the Game” Becomes a Gate
The SBA’s new acquisition rules do more than raise the bar for buyer equity. They also limit how outside investment and seller financing can be used, potentially changing who gets to buy a business and how deals are structured.
Finding the Right Buy-Side Partner: Why Values-Aligned Sourcing Outperforms Traditional Deal Flow
The best deals aren’t found in a spreadsheet. They’re sparked through trust. Values-aligned buy-side sourcing is outperforming traditional deal flow, and founders are choosing alignment over volume. Here’s why the fit-first approach wins.