Ep 13: Holdbacks Explained: A Must-Know for Buying a Small Business
Update: 2025-06-09
Description
In this episode Elizabeth MacRae and Eamonn Gamble explore a key part of learning how to buy a business: handling seller reluctance toward holdbacks. Eamonn explains that holdbacks are a critical tool for protecting buyers from hidden liabilities like undisclosed contracts, and they should be introduced early—ideally at the offer stage.
He shares practical advice on including holdbacks in share purchase agreements, using escrow accounts, and managing pushback from sellers. If you're buying a business, this episode offers insight into reducing risk and negotiating stronger deals.
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