Looking for reading materials about failed small business acquisitions

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November 13, 2019

by a searcher from University of Idaho in Santa Cruz, CA, USA

Can anyone recommend some good reading materials about failed small business acquisitions? There is plenty to read about online about massive public companies, but I'm having trouble finding lessons learned relatable to a typical search fund acquisition. Thank you!

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in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Here are some podcast episodes about failed small business acquisitions:
- https://acquiringminds.co/articles/john-ikalowych-hailco
- https://acquiringminds.co/articles/jd-klein-minuteman-press-franchise
- https://acquiringminds.co/articles/justin-willess-construction-business
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from University of Southern California in North Palm Beach, FL, USA
The 100+ “don’ts” in my books come from the SMB deals I’ve seen go bad. (You’ll also see good news, too: What works and why.)
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ted+leverette&i=stripbooks&ref=nb_sb_noss
How to Prepare Yourself and Find the Right Business to Buy
How to Buy the Right Business the Right Way—Dos, Don’ts & Profit Strategies
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