Glossary · Reading the business
In short
The entire network of businesses and activities involved in getting a product or service from raw materials to the end customer. As a buyer, you need to understand its reliability and potential vulnerabilities.
Map out the business's supply chain during due diligence, from sourcing raw materials to delivery. Look for single points of failure, geopolitical risks, and inventory management practices. A robust, diversified supply chain reduces operational risk and ensures consistent product availability after you take over.
Defined by DealRoom.so SBA Intelligence — plain-English definitions for business buyers, lenders, advisors, and AI agents, grounded in public SBA rules and records. Last reviewed 2026-06-15 · Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision. Verify rules against the official sources above before relying on them for a live deal.
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Send us the asking price and the seller's cash flow — we'll show whether the deal services SBA debt and where the add-backs are likely to hold up.
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