Resources
At The Buyout Lab, we believe education entrepreneurs deserve practical, ready-to-use tools that make the journey into Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) clear and achievable. Our resources are designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re just learning about ETA, building your first deal pipeline, or deepening your knowledge with industry insights.
Business Buyer Templates
Acquiring a business is a structured process that requires the right documents at every stage. Our Business Buyer Templates provide ready-made tools—including sample deal pipelines, financial modeling spreadsheets, Letters of Intent (LOIs), and due diligence checklists—to help education business owners move confidently through each step of the acquisition journey. These templates save time, reduce errors, and ensure you approach every negotiation with professional materials in hand. You can download and customize them for your own acquisition process, turning complex steps into clear, actionable tasks.
Notion Page on ETA
We’ve built a comprehensive Notion workspace that organizes the entire ETA journey in one easy-to-use hub. Inside, you’ll find curated frameworks, checklists, and workflows covering everything from industry selection to post-acquisition management. The Notion page serves as your personal ETA dashboard—helping you track deals, manage due diligence, and plan financing strategies. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or scaling through multiple acquisitions, this resource keeps your process structured, efficient, and transparent.
ETA Book List
Lifelong learning is at the heart of acquisition entrepreneurship. Our ETA Book List curates essential readings that every education entrepreneur should explore—from foundational texts on search funds and valuation (such as insights from Stanford’s Search Fund Study) to practical guides on leadership, negotiation, and scaling acquired businesses. Each book has been selected for its relevance to the ETA journey, providing both big-picture strategy and on-the-ground tactics. Use this list to build your knowledge base, sharpen your decision-making, and stay ahead in the evolving world of acquisitions.
