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Selling a Business You Built Over Decades: How Succession Planning Protects Legacy and People

After decades of building your business, the idea of stepping away rarely comes easily. Your company is more than a balance sheet—it carries your name, your values, and the livelihoods of people who have grown alongside you.   For many SME owners, the challenge is not whether to exit, but how to do so responsibly. […]

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How to Sell a Digital Business: Valuation, Timing, and What Global Buyers Look For

Selling a company today looks very different from even a decade ago. To sell a digital business, founders need to understand that buyers no longer evaluate companies based on geography, premises, or headcount. Digital businesses — from apps and SaaS to content platforms and online brands — are global assets by default, assessed through metrics,

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Are Valuation Multiples Still Holding Up for SME Sales in 2026?

Profitability still matters. But in 2026, most buyers are underwriting something broader: risk, transferability, and upside.   With slower global deal volume and tighter capital, many SME owners are asking: “Will I still get a good price if I sell now?”   In Singapore, we’re still seeing serious appetite for quality assets—especially where the business

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What Buyers Are Really Looking For in SME Acquisitions (It’s Not Just Profit)

Let’s get this out of the way: Yes, profitability matters. But in the world of SME acquisitions, being profitable isn’t enough to guarantee buyer interest — especially in the $1M–$10M revenue range, where most local businesses sit. In the last few years, we’ve spoken with dozens of acquirers (private equity, local entrepreneurs, family offices, trade

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Are Valuation Multiples Still Holding Up for SME Sales in 2025?

With news of slowing global deal volume and tighter capital conditions, many SME owners are asking the same question: “Will I still get a good price if I sell now?”   The short answer: Yes — if your business has the fundamentals buyers want.   Despite economic headwinds, deal activity in Southeast Asia remains relatively

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