82/100 matchHVAC Company
Austin, TX · 14 years operating
$1.25MAsking price
$420KSDE / cash flow
You don’t need the next big startup idea.
You need a boring business that actually cash flows.
Find the ones worth a closer look. Verify the numbers before you commit.
Creative Acquisition Core · $29 one time · Lifetime Core access · Deal Finder included
No subscription. No recurring fee. Everything included.
Who it’s for
Built for people who want to buy a business.
Not for people looking for get-rich-quick shortcuts. For buyers who want a process and the numbers behind it.
First-Time Buyer
You’ve never acquired a business and need a clear process.
Career Changer
You’re ready to replace a paycheck with business ownership.
Owner-Operator
You want to acquire and operate a cash-flowing business.
Experienced Acquirer
You want better tools for evaluating your next acquisition.
Boring business deal finder
Finding one is easy. Knowing which one is worth buying is the hard part.
HVAC. Cleaning. Landscaping. Auto repair. The category can be boring — the economics still need to work.
82/100 match
74/100 matchCommercial Cleaning
Denver, CO · B2B recurring contracts
$850KAsking price
$290KSDE / cash flow
Needs reviewLandscaping Business
Nashville, TN · Residential + commercial
$660KAsking price
$225KSDE / cash flow
68/100 matchAuto Repair Shop
Phoenix, AZ · 9 service bays
$1.10MAsking price
$310KSDE / cash flow
Illustrative examples for teaching — not real listings. The Deal Finder that surfaces businesses like these is included with Creative Acquisition Core — $29 one time.
Free acquisition tools
Use our acquisition tools to understand the economics of a deal before you commit capital.
All four are free — no login required.
Business Deal Calculator
Margins, multiples, ROI, debt payments and DSCR — the whole deal in under 60 seconds.
Try Free →Owner Dependency Score
A 6-question AI screening of how much the business really depends on its owner.
Try Free →Cash Flow Calculator
Separate verified cash flow from unverified seller add-backs.
Try Free →Buying Power Calculator
Model the size of deal your cash and financing can actually support.
Try Free →Inside Creative Acquisition: SBA payment modeling, business valuation, seller financing terms, max purchase price, the acquisition scorecard and the CIM analyzer — plus the playbook that ties them together.
Unlock with Creative Acquisition →The listing is only the beginning.
What looks good on paper can change fast.
These are the questions serious buyers start asking when the deal gets real.
Claimed SDE $410K / Normalized $327K
Still trust seller numbers?
Unsupported add-backs can change the multiple and the entire deal.
Verify the cash flow →
$360K SDE / – $115K manager – $142K debt
Did you buy a business — or a job?
High owner dependence can turn “cash flow” into a 60-hour operating role.
Check what you’re buying →
$325K → $47K
On paper vs after debt
What survives after debt?
A profitable business can still leave very little buyer cash flow.
Stress-test the deal →
DSCR 0.84×
Potential financing concern
Will the bank find the problem first?
Model the financing before you spend weeks on a deal that may not support the debt.
Model the financing →What you actually get inside
Answer the questions that decide the deal.
The software is organized around the moments where buyers get stuck — seller claims, debt, financing, risk and next steps.
What is buried in the CIM?
CIM Analyzer pulls the important numbers, risks and questions out of a long broker package.
Can I trust the SDE?
P&L Normalizer separates seller claims from a more conservative view of earnings.
What happens when the base case breaks?
Stress-test revenue declines, debt, margins and operator replacement.
How much cash do I actually need?
Model buyer cash, SBA debt, seller note and reserves in one capital stack.
What seller terms actually help?
Compare note amounts, rates, balloons and payment impact before negotiating.
Who may fit this deal?
Organize lender fit around the deal, buyer profile and structure.
How do I put the offer on paper?
Create a structured LOI draft from the terms you actually negotiate.
Which deals still deserve my time?
Keep notes, analysis and next actions tied to the same opportunity.
The acquisition journey
From finding a business to owning one.
The same process serious buyers run on every deal — organized into four steps, with the tools for each one.
01
FINDDiscover businesses worth investigating.
02
ANALYZEUnderstand the financials, cash flow, valuation and risks.
03
FINANCEDetermine what you can afford and how to structure the acquisition.
04
ACQUIREGet organized, lender-ready and move toward closing.
This is what you actually get
A complete acquisition workspace.
Click through the tools below — this is what opens up the moment you join.
Know whether a deal deserves your time — before you spend money on it.
Understand whether a business deserves a closer look before you spend time or money pursuing it. The AI Deal Analyzer pulls the numbers out of a listing or CIM, normalizes the seller’s claims and shows you the risks worth investigating.
Start Buying Smarter →Sample deal analysis82/100 match
Claimed SDEBroker’s number
$410KNormalized SDEAfter reviewing add-backs
$327KMultiple at askingOn normalized earnings
3.8×Owner dependenceOwner runs daily ops
HighIllustrative sample output — not a real business or customer.
Creative Acquisition Core
One bad assumption in a $1M acquisition can cost a lot more than $29.
One payment gets you the complete playbook plus the software to find opportunities, verify seller claims, stress-test cash flow, model financing and run every deal through the same process.
$29 one time
Deal Finder — marketplace search
Acquisition Playbook
AI Deal Analyzer
Acquisition Calculators
Funding Stack Builder
Seller Financing Tools
Lender Directory
Templates & Checklists
Future product updates
One payment. Lifetime Core access. No subscription. No recurring fee.
FAQ
A few things serious buyers usually ask.
What exactly do I get?
The complete acquisition playbook, the AI Deal Analyzer, the full calculator suite, the Funding Stack Builder, seller financing tools, the lender directory, and templates, checklists and bonus resources — for $67.99 once, with lifetime Core access.
Is this a course or software?
Both. The playbook teaches the acquisition process step by step, and the software helps you actually run it — analyzing deals, modeling financing and staying organized from first look to close.
Is there a subscription?
No. Creative Acquisition Core is a one-time $67.99 payment with lifetime access. There is no recurring fee. (A separate optional Pro subscription exists for deal-finding and automation tools, but it is not required.)
Who is this for?
First-time buyers, career changers and owner-operators who want to buy a cash-flowing small business — plus experienced acquirers who want better tools for evaluating deals.
Do I need previous acquisition experience?
No. The playbook starts from the beginning: how to find businesses, read the numbers, and approach brokers and sellers.
Are the calculators free?
Several tools are free with no login — the Business Deal Calculator, Owner Dependency Score, Cash Flow Calculator, Deal Affordability, Net Working Capital and Buying Power. The full suite inside the workspace is part of Creative Acquisition Core.
Can I cancel?
There is nothing to cancel — Core is a one-time purchase. If you opt into the optional Pro subscription, you can cancel it at any time from your account.
Is this financial advice?
No. Creative Acquisition provides educational and analytical tools only. It does not provide legal, tax, investment or lending advice, and it does not verify seller-provided information. Work with professional advisors on any real deal.
The business can be boring. Your diligence shouldn’t be.
Your next business could already exist.
You just need to know how to find it, evaluate it and buy it. Creative Acquisition gives you the playbook, the tools and the process — once.
Start Your Acquisition Journey →$29 · One-time payment · Lifetime access
Educational and analytical tools only. Creative Acquisition does not provide legal, tax, investment or lending advice, does not verify all seller-provided information, and does not guarantee financing, profitability, deal availability or outcomes. Buyers are responsible for independent due diligence and professional review.