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Your first acquisition was a success, but that buyer profile isn’t automatically suitable for candidate number two. Find out why and how to adjust it. Read this blog on Brookz
Your first acquisition was a success, but that buyer profile isn’t automatically suitable for candidate number two. Find out why and how to adjust it. Read this blog on Brookz
Growing Through Acquisitions: The Risk of “Copy-Paste”

The paradox: the better the first acquisition performed—the reason you bought the company in the first place—the less likely you are to need to do the same thing again.

Jules van Berlo
Jules van Berlo
August 12, 2026
Entering into a purchase or sale agreement is an exciting moment for entrepreneurs.
Entering into a purchase or sale agreement is an exciting moment for entrepreneurs.
Change means taking risks

Entering into a purchase or sale agreement is an exciting moment for entrepreneurs.

Joel Erwteman
Joel Erwteman
August 6, 2026
A good return on investment doesn’t automatically mean your business is easy to sell. Find out why starting your preparations early enhances the value of your business and improves the sales process.
A good return on investment doesn’t automatically mean your business is easy to sell. Find out why starting your preparations early enhances the value of your business and improves the sales process.
Is business succession still a long way off? Start preparing right now!

Many business owners put off preparing for a business transfer. This is understandable: day-to-day operations demand attention, the sale often seems a long way off, and the business appears to be doing well. Yet that is precisely where problems often arise.

Jim Egbers
Jim Egbers
July 28, 2026
More and more young entrepreneurs are choosing to take over an existing business using the search fund model, rather than starting their own startup.
More and more young entrepreneurs are choosing to take over an existing business using the search fund model, rather than starting their own startup.
From searching to leading: the rise of search funds in NL

More and more young entrepreneurs are choosing not to start their own start-up, but to take over an existing business. Through the so-called search fund model, they attract investors to find, buy and manage one company themselves. "But there are still few success stories in the Netherlands.

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
July 18, 2026
An entrepreneur who wants to sell their tech company often thinks: “The buyer will do the work; they’ll come take a look themselves, right?” That’s true. But what that buyer sees during the first few weeks of the due diligence process largely determines whether the deal goes through—and at what price.
An entrepreneur who wants to sell their tech company often thinks: “The buyer will do the work; they’ll come take a look themselves, right?” That’s true. But what that buyer sees during the first few weeks of the due diligence process largely determines whether the deal goes through—and at what price.
Is your tech business really ready to be sold?

An entrepreneur looking to sell their tech company often thinks: “The buyer will do the work—they’ll come take a look themselves, right?” That’s true. But what that buyer sees during the first few weeks of due diligence will largely determine whether the deal goes through—and at what price.

Martijn Voorhuis
Martijn Voorhuis
July 16, 2026
Perhaps you want to enter a new market, build additional commercial clout, or invest in product development. Your current cash flow supports day-to-day operations but is insufficient for the desired growth. You need additional capital.
Perhaps you want to enter a new market, build additional commercial clout, or invest in product development. Your current cash flow supports day-to-day operations but is insufficient for the desired growth. You need additional capital.
Growing Without Unnecessary Dilution: What Financing Option Fits Your Ambitions?

Perhaps you want to enter a new market, build additional commercial clout, or invest in product development. Your current cash flow supports day-to-day operations but is insufficient to fuel the desired growth. You need additional capital.

Luc Bogers
Luc Bogers
July 14, 2026
Sell a business takes 7 steps: from an exit plan and sales team to valuation, preparing the business for sale, finding a buyer, and closing the deal. Brookz provides you with the complete step-by-step plan for 2026.
Sell a business takes 7 steps: from an exit plan and sales team to valuation, preparing the business for sale, finding a buyer, and closing the deal. Brookz provides you with the complete step-by-step plan for 2026.
Sell a business: how to sell your business in 2026

You've made the decision to sell your business. Then you are on the eve of the most important deal in your life. But those who decide to sell their businesses today will not be on the golf course in three months.

Wietze Willem Mulder
Wietze Willem Mulder
July 9, 2026
In a business acquisition, it’s all about insight. Buyers want to quickly understand how a company is performing, what risks exist, and where the opportunities lie. At the same time, the amount of available data is increasing.
In a business acquisition, it’s all about insight. Buyers want to quickly understand how a company is performing, what risks exist, and where the opportunities lie. At the same time, the amount of available data is increasing.
AI in Due Diligence: Smarter, Faster, and Better Insight into SME Transactions

When it comes to business acquisitions, it’s all about insight. Buyers want to quickly understand how a company is performing, what risks are involved, and where the opportunities lie. At the same time, the amount of available data is increasing.

Bas Withagen
Bas Withagen
July 8, 2026
One of the most frequently asked questions from aspiring entrepreneurs is: “How do I actually finance a business acquisition?” Many managers who want to become entrepreneurs through a Management Buy-In (MBI) mistakenly assume that they have to finance the entire purchase price themselves.
One of the most frequently asked questions from aspiring entrepreneurs is: “How do I actually finance a business acquisition?” Many managers who want to become entrepreneurs through a Management Buy-In (MBI) mistakenly assume that they have to finance the entire purchase price themselves.
MBI financing: How do you finance the acquisition of a business?

One of the most frequently asked questions by aspiring entrepreneurs is: “How do I actually finance a business acquisition?” Many managers who want to become entrepreneurs through a Management Buy-In (MBI) mistakenly assume that they must finance the entire purchase price themselves. Fortunately, that is rarely the case in practice.

Joost Snoep
Joost Snoep
July 7, 2026
SME entrepreneurs simply want a good deal—for themselves, for their business, and certainly for their employees as well. Read more on Brookz
SME entrepreneurs simply want a good deal—for themselves, for their business, and certainly for their employees as well. Read more on Brookz
The Importance of Foreign Buyers

"Dutch SME entrepreneurs would rather not sell their businesses to a foreign buyer." I read this all the time. It’s strange, because this is completely at odds with our practical experience.

Bo Barink
Bo Barink
July 2, 2026
Do you want to grow your businesses faster? Then think beyond your own business. Read more on Brookz
Do you want to grow your businesses faster? Then think beyond your own business. Read more on Brookz
Why Having Multiple Businesses in Your Portfolio Can Accelerate Growth

Do you want to grow your business faster? Then think beyond your own company. Building a portfolio of businesses can be an effective way to increase your revenue more quickly and spread risk.

Tom Heuver
Tom Heuver
July 2, 2026
Proper preparation for a business sale doesn’t start a few weeks before the sale process begins, but ideally 12 to 24 months in advance. Read more on Brookz
Proper preparation for a business sale doesn’t start a few weeks before the sale process begins, but ideally 12 to 24 months in advance. Read more on Brookz
Key Considerations When Selling Your Business

Proper preparation for a business sale doesn’t start just a few weeks before the sale process begins, but ideally 12 to 24 months in advance. If you start too late, you may leave money on the table.

Friso Kuipers
Friso Kuipers
June 30, 2026
When sell a business, you settle your taxes with the Tax Authority through capital gains, income tax, transfer tax, and annuity premium deductions. These are the 5 most important tax terms (figures for 2026).
When sell a business, you settle your taxes with the Tax Authority through capital gains, income tax, transfer tax, and annuity premium deductions. These are the 5 most important tax terms (figures for 2026).
Sell a business and tax: 5 tax terms

If you transfer your business, you will always have to deal with the tax authorities. These are the five most important tax terms you need to know before the business sale.

Peter Rikhof
Peter Rikhof
June 24, 2026
A non-compete clause is an agreement whereby the seller commits to not engaging in certain activities for a specified period. Read more on Brookz
A non-compete clause is an agreement whereby the seller commits to not engaging in certain activities for a specified period. Read more on Brookz
Non-compete clauses in a business acquisition: what should you watch out for?

An entrepreneur who acquires a business wants to be certain that the seller won’t immediately start a competing business after the transfer and take with them the customers and goodwill that the buyer has just paid for.

Famke Teeuwen
Famke Teeuwen
June 24, 2026
Sell a business involves more than just a good presentation and the right network. Read more on Brookz
Sell a business involves more than just a good presentation and the right network. Read more on Brookz
How the Right Timing Ensures the Success of a Sale Process

Sell a business involves more than just a good presentation and the right network. It’s about staying calm throughout the process while also moving forward decisively. Strike while the iron is hot, but also keep a cool head.

Youri Ton
Youri Ton
June 23, 2026
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