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Selling Your MSP: How Much Cash You Actually Get at Closing
The headline purchase price for your MSP isn't necessarily the amount you'll receive when the deal closes. In this article, Andrew Jordan, CPA, breaks down how an MSP sale price can translate into actual proceeds and why sellers need to understand every component of an offer before agreeing to a deal.

Andrew Jordan
5 min read


Selling Your MSP: What You Keep After Taxes
The sale price of your MSP and the amount you actually keep can be two very different numbers. This article explains how the structure of an MSP sale can significantly affect the taxes you pay and your ultimate proceeds.

Andrew Jordan
5 min read


Selling Your MSP: What Happens After the Sale
Selling your MSP can create financial freedom, but the transition involves much more than the money you receive at closing. This article discusses a part of exit planning that often gets overlooked: preparing yourself for life after selling your business.

Andrew Jordan
5 min read


Selling Your MSP: What Buyers Are Really Valuing
Revenue may get a lot of attention when MSP owners start thinking about a sale, but buyers aren’t simply buying your revenue. They’re evaluating the earnings your business can continue to produce after you leave—and how confident they are that those earnings will continue.

Andrew Jordan
4 min read


Why an SBA Loan Can Be Better for a Growing MSP
Higher interest rates don’t always mean a worse loan. In this article, Andrew Jordan breaks down why SBA loans can actually be more practical than traditional loans—especially when it comes to cash flow, flexibility, and growth.

Andrew Jordan
4 min read


What MSP Owners Should Expect During the SBA Loan Process
SBA loans can be powerful—but the process isn’t simple. In this article, Andrew Jordan walks through what the SBA loan process actually looks like, including timelines, documentation, and common delays.

Andrew Jordan
3 min read


SBA Loans for MSPs and How to Choose the Right Lending Partner
Not all SBA lenders are created equal—and choosing the wrong one can cost you months. In this article, Andrew Jordan explains how to evaluate SBA lenders and find the right partner for your business.

Andrew Jordan
3 min read


Growing as an MSP Owner Through Mindfulness
Ten minutes a day can change how you lead. In this article, Andrew Jordan explains how mindfulness improves focus, resilience, and emotional control—and why it’s essential for avoiding burnout.

Andrew Jordan
3 min read


Growing as an MSP Owner Through Learning
The right inputs shape how you lead. In this article, Andrew Jordan shares the books and podcasts that have influenced his leadership and helped build a sustainable, growing business.

Andrew Jordan
3 min read


Growing as an MSP Owner Through Community
You don’t have to build your business alone. In this article, Andrew Jordan shares how community provides encouragement, accountability, and perspective for long-term success.

Andrew Jordan
3 min read


Why Equity Should Tie From One Tax Return to the Next
A tax return doesn't end when it's filed. One of the most important parts of preparing the next year's return is making sure everything carries forward correctly.

Andrew Jordan
3 min read


Tax Planning vs. Tax Preparation for MSPs: What’s the Difference?
Tax preparation and tax planning are often used interchangeably, but they're two very different services.

Andrew Jordan
4 min read


Why Growing Businesses Should Talk to Their CPA More Than Once a Year
Many business owners only hear from their CPA once a year—when it's time to file a tax return. But as your MSP grows, that's often not enough.

Andrew Jordan
4 min read


Why MSP Owners Should Build a Relationship With Their Banker
Your banker should be more than the person who approves your loans. For growing MSPs, a strong banking relationship can become a valuable asset long before you ever need financing.

Andrew Jordan
2 min read


MSP Owner Burnout: How to Avoid a Fire Sale and Protect the Value of Your Business
Burnout is one of the biggest threats to the long-term value of an MSP, and it can lead business owners to make decisions they'll later regret.

Andrew Jordan
4 min read


Why MSP Owners Should Build a Long-Term Relationship With a Lawyer
The best time to build a relationship with a lawyer isn't when something goes wrong—it's long before you need one.
In this article, Andrew Jordan from NodeWise CPA explains why having a trusted legal advisor who understands your business can help you make better decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and support your MSP's long-term growth.

Andrew Jordan
2 min read


How a PTE Election Can Save an MSP Owner Thousands in Taxes
In this article, Andrew Jordan from NodeWise CPA explains how a simple election saved one MSP client thousands of dollars and why proactive tax planning often comes down to identifying opportunities that many businesses never realize exist.

Andrew Jordan
3 min read


When Multiple Business Entities Create More Problems Than They Solve for MSPs
Many business owners assume that adding more LLCs, holding companies, or subsidiaries automatically makes their business stronger. In reality, more entities often create more complexity than value.

Andrew Jordan
3 min read


EOS for MSPs: How to Use the Vision Traction Organizer
In this article, Andrew Jordan breaks down the Vision Traction Organizer (V/TO)—the foundational EOS tool that connects your long-term vision with day-to-day execution.

Andrew Jordan
3 min read


EOS for MSPs: How to Run Effective Quarterly Retreats
In this article, Andrew Jordan explains how Quarterly (or even semi-annual) retreats help you reset priorities, revisit your vision, and align your team.

Andrew Jordan
3 min read
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