Deal Lab
Practical post-acquisition playbooks for solo acquirers and micro-PE operators
Your First 5 Days After Close: What Actually Needs to Happen
The window right after closing is when most buyers freeze. Here's the exact sequence to follow so nothing falls through the cracks.
Read more →The 90-Day Integration Blueprint for Micro-PE Deals
A practical month-by-month framework for integrating a business you've just acquired under $5M.
Read more →Why Most Acquirers Regret Buying (And How to Avoid It)
Day 1 excitement fades fast when cash flow tightens and operations unravel. We look at the root causes and what to do differently.
Read more →How We Use AI Tools to Run Day 1 Operations at Scale
From onboarding checklists to vendor communication — a look at the LLM stack that keeps new acquisitions running smoothly.
Read more →I Bought My First Business for $180K and Lost Everything
A candid post-mortem from a solo operator who learned post-acquisition integration the hard way.
Read more →The Pre-Close Checklist Template That Saves Deals
Don't wait until after closing to discover gaps. This checklist covers the integration items every buyer should verify before signing.
Read more →Managing Cash Flow in Your First 90 Days as a New Owner
Revenue doesn't come immediately after acquisition. Here's how to keep the lights on while you build operational stability.
Read more →Onboarding Your New Team After a Small Acquisition
The people you inherited are your biggest asset or your biggest liability. How you communicate in the first week sets the tone.
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