Comparisons

Side-by-side comparisons of the choices The Modern Acquirer readers weigh most often, with the evidence set out for each side.

Deal Sourcing

Brokered vs Proprietary vs Digital Deal Flow
Compare brokered vs proprietary vs digital deal flow by access, information, and seller intent. Choose a channel and identify what you still need to learn.
In briefBrokered access involves an intermediary, while proprietary access begins through a buyer's own relationships or outreach. Digital deal flow can carry either approach, and no discovery channel establishes buyer fit or an owner's commitment to sell.

Recurring Revenue vs Repeat Revenue
Compare recurring revenue vs repeat revenue through customer records and seller dependence. Identify what supports the label before buying the business.
In briefRecurring revenue describes regular purchases or payments for an ongoing product or service, not installments for a one-time sale. Repeat revenue describes customers returning for separate projects. Neither pattern alone establishes future customer commitment or shows that sales will continue without the seller.

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