Articles and Resources for Buying and Selling a Home Care Business
The Working Capital "PEG": Why Your $5M Exit Might Close for Less
Most sellers believe they take every penny of cash out of the business at closing. This is a dangerous myth. Discover how the "Working Capital PEG" works and why aggressive AR collection before closing can trigger a nasty purchase price reduction.
Optimizing Accounts Receivable & Payroll Accruals Before the Sale
"Working Capital" is the most misunderstood term in M&A. Discover how reducing your AR days and managing payroll accruals 6 months before a sale can lower your "Peg" and increase your walk-away cash by hundreds of thousands.
The "Payer Mix" Impact: Private Pay vs. Medicaid vs. Medicare Valuations
In Home Care M&A, a dollar of Private Pay revenue is worth significantly more than a dollar of Medicaid revenue. Discover the "Gold Standard" of payer mixes and how to fix your "Concentration Risk" before you sell.
Surviving the "Quality of Earnings" (QoE) Report: A Guide for Founders
If a buyer asks for a "Quality of Earnings" report, you have a serious offer—but you also have a serious problem. The QoE is a financial stress test designed to lower your purchase price. Discover the top 3 red flags buyers look for and how to fix them before due diligence begins.
Maximizing Your Exit: Top 5 EBITDA "Add-Backs" for Home Care Agency Owners
Your tax returns are designed to minimize profit; your exit strategy should maximize it. Discover the "hidden" value in your P&L with these top 5 defensible EBITDA add-backs for home care and hospice agencies.
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