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BuyersDirect - May 2025: Buyers for Your IT Business
Who will buy your IT business? Find buyers from inside the IT ExchangeNet buyer network using BuyersDirect. Contact our team to engage with buyers in one-off opportunities without paying any fees.
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7 days ago5 min read


DealsDirect - May 2025: IT Companies for Sale
The May 2025 edition of DealsDirect demonstrates the strong demand from buyers for IT companies. With all current assets being oversubscribed or under LOI, you can find new assets coming to market soon by clicking "View Full PDF Listing". DealsDirect is the monthly asset newsletter of IT ExchangeNet. IT ExchangeNet has over 25 years of experience, facilitating 260+ M&A transactions in the IT Sector.
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7 days ago3 min read


The Power and Pitfalls of The Paperclip Rollup Strategy
In the world of mergers and acquisitions, few strategies stir as much interest, or risk, as the “paperclip rollup.” The rollup strategy approach involves acquiring numerous small businesses within a fragmented industry and consolidating them under one umbrella, often using stock as the primary form of consideration.
The idea? Clip them all together to create something bigger, stronger, and more valuable.
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Apr 302 min read


The Hidden Value of an M&A Advisor: Why Going For It Alone Can Cost You More Than You Think
When it comes to selling a middle-market business, owners often face a critical decision: Should they hire an M&A advisor or attempt to sell
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Apr 224 min read


BuyersDirect - April 2025: Find Buyers and Investors for IT Businesses
Find one-off opportunities with qualified buyers in our database using BuyersDirect — a highlight of global buyers seeking IT businesses and their acquisition imperatives. Submit your interest to Assets@itexchangenet.com. There is no fee associated with starting conversations with these buyers.
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Apr 155 min read


IT ExchangeNet Ranked #1 M&A Advisor in Middle Market Technology
We’re honored to be recognized as the #1 M&A advisor in Axial’s 2025 list of the Top 50 Lower Middle Market Technology firms.
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Apr 82 min read


Five Steps to a Successful M&A Transaction: The IT ExchangeNet Process
For over 25 years, IT ExchangeNet has been fostering strong relationships with private equity, family offices, search funds, and strategic b
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Mar 182 min read


BuyersDirect - March 2025: Find Buyers and Investors for Your IT Business
Find one-off opportunities with qualified buyers in our database using BuyersDirect — a highlight of global buyers seeking IT businesses.
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Mar 155 min read


DealsDirect - March 2025: Find IT Businesses for sale
DealsDirect is a consolidated listing of IT ExchangeNet clients by category. This free subscription includes blind asset profiles that are d
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Mar 153 min read


Baby Boomers’ Last Big Payday Arrives: The Great Boomer Business Exit
The business world is about to experience a seismic shift as baby boomers, the stewards of half the nation’s wealth, prepare to pass the tor
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Mar 114 min read


The Myth of Balance: What Yoga Teaches Us About Selling Our Businesses
During a recent yoga class, our instructor, Andreas, said something profound that stuck with me while we were entering vrksasana (tree pose)
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Feb 252 min read


Preparing to Sell Your Digital Marketing Firm
Deciding to sell your Digital Marketing firm is one of the most significant decisions you’ll ever make. Unlocking its value can be life-chan
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Feb 182 min read


BuyersDirect - February 2025: Find IT Business Buyers and Investors
Find one-off opportunities with qualified buyers in our database using BuyersDirect — a highlight of global buyers seeking IT businesses.
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Feb 175 min read


DealsDirect - February 2025: IT Businesses for sale
DealsDirect is a consolidated listing of IT ExchangeNet clients by category. This free subscription includes blind asset profiles.
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Feb 173 min read


The Top IT and Digital Marketing M&A Deals of 2024
In 2024, IT ExchangeNet successfully closed deals across the IT sector, including Managed Service Providers (MSP), Value-Added Resellers (VA
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Feb 112 min read


Avoiding “Working Capital Pegs” on SMB Deals
In the lower middle market for small and medium-sized business (SMB) transactions below $5M (EBITDA < $1M), simplicity is key.
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Feb 42 min read


2025 M&A Trends in the IT Sector
2024 saw significant changes and growth in the M&A space, particularly within the technology sector. Tech mergers and acquisitions continue
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Jan 282 min read


EBITDA vs. Seller Discretionary Earnings
As the owner of an IT services or Digital marketing firm contemplating the sale of your business, you’ve likely encountered the terms EBITDA
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Jan 213 min read


DealsDirect - January 2024: Find IT Assets
DealsDirect is a consolidated listing of IT ExchangeNet clients by category. This free subscription includes blind asset profiles.
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Jan 152 min read


Why 2025 is the Best Year for Selling SBA-Designated IT Businesses
The recent release of the SBA’s final rule governing small business contracting has created a unique and lucrative selling opportunity.
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Jan 143 min read
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