05/07/2026
Owners who built lean with AI 18+ months ago are commanding higher EBITDA multiples in 2026. The valuation math, the buyer's AI diligence checklist, and the 90-day prep playbook for owners going to market this year:
AI productivity gains in 2026 are reshaping small business valuations. How sophisticated buyers underwrite AI-driven margin lift in M&A diligence, the valuation math, and the 2026 seller's AI-readiness checklist.