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How to Make Your MSP Irresistible to Buyers
As consolidation increases across tech-enabled businesses, buyers are now weighing other multipliers alongside EBITDA. The buyers are seeking “operational maturity.” Operational maturity is the measure of a business to function without the business owner, grow, and integrate with a new organization.
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Aug 272 min read


BuyersDirect August 2025: Find IT Business Buyers
BuyersDirect gives you exclusive access to vetted, motivated buyers from IT ExchangeNet’s trusted buyer network. Connect with serious buyers for one-off business sale opportunities, without paying advisor fees. Our team helps you explore selling your business quickly, efficiently, and on your terms.
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Aug 156 min read


DealsDirect - August 2025: Find IT Companies to Acquire
Looking to acquire IT or Digital Marketing companies in the lower-middle market? Find acquisition targets using DealsDirect by ITExchangeNet. Subscribe to explore opportunities monthly.
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Aug 153 min read


You Can't and You Won't Sell Your Business in 2025
You can't and you won't sell your business in 2025. This will soon be a reality. The average M&A timeline in IT spans five to eight months, and as we move through summer, the window to close a transaction in 2025 is narrowing.
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Jul 252 min read


Scaling Smart With M&A: First-Time Buyers of Microsoft Companies
Introduction: The Role of M&A for Microsoft Partners For Microsoft partners, M&A is a calculated move to accelerate growth, enhance...
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Jul 193 min read


BuyersDirect July 2025: Qualified Buyer Profiles
Find qualified buyers for your business using BuyersDirect. BuyersDirect is an inside look at real buyers from IT ExchangeNet's buyer network. Contact our team to connect for one-off opportunities with Buyers and explore the sale of your business without advisor fees.
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Jul 156 min read


DealsDirect - July 2025: IT Companies For Sale
Find IT companies for sale using DealsDirect from IT ExchangeNet. The July 2025 edition brings a new digital transformation services company, a managed service provider, and more assets to the market. Submit your NDA and start your acquisition today.
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Jul 153 min read


2025 Mid-Year M&A Report: Navigating a Dynamic IT and Digital Marketing Landscape
As we reach the midpoint of 2025, IT ExchangeNet is proud to release our comprehensive 2025 M&A Mid-Year Report, offering valuable insights into the evolving mergers and acquisitions market within the IT services and digital marketing sectors. This report is essential reading for business owners, buyers, and sellers looking to understand the forces shaping the lower middle market today.
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Jul 142 min read


Merging Businesses Without Derailing Operations
The ink is dry, the deal is done, and the press release is out. But as any seasoned M&A leader knows, the real work, and the real risk, now begins. In the IT Services and Digital Marketing sectors, integration is where value is either realized or eroded. Here’s how to ensure your deal delivers on its promise.
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Jul 93 min read


DealsDirect - June 2025: Find IT Businesses For Sale
The June 2025 edition of DealsDirect features two new IT Services & Integration businesses coming to market. Click "View Full PDF Listing" to find more assets soon joining the market.
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Jun 163 min read


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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May 145 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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May 143 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


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


DealsDirect - April 2025: IT Companies for Sale
Business owners and Private Equity investors have three primary paths: Buying, Building, or Selling. If you're considering an acquisition, DealsDirect is your source for exploring strategic acquisition opportunities in the mid-market IT Services and Digital Marketing sectors. Our platform exclusively features a curated list of IT ExchangeNet clients actively seeking buyers. This free subscription includes blind asset profiles that are distributed on the 15th of each month.
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Apr 154 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


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
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