Weekly brief
What changed in SMB M&A
The rules that govern financing and pricing change often. Each week we translate what moved into guidance you can act on.
2026-08-27
The new SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 — what changes for buyers on October 1
SBA issued SOP 50 10 8.1 on August 14, effective October 1, 2026. Higher coverage requirements, mandatory valuations, and a QoE rule on $3M+ deals reshape how acquisitions get financed — here is what it means for buyers and how to prepare.
2026-07-19
What changed in SMB M&A — week of July 19, 2026
Why we started this brief, what to watch in SBA financing and small-business valuations, and how to use the free tools alongside it.