# LOI vs Offer vs Term Sheet: How to Buy Business the Right Way

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Podcast: [David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB](https://stenobird.com/podcast/david-c-barnett-small-business-and-deal-making-m-a-smb-398395)
Published: 2026-04-13T12:00:07+00:00
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## Resource

**New Video Alert! What’s the difference between an LOI, a term sheet, and an offer when buying a business? If you’re trying to buy a small business, understanding how to structure your offer is critical. In this video, I break down the key differences between these documents, what should be included, and how to avoid costly mistakes that can kill deals before they even get started. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/UAefk3FMTU8 Cheers See you over on YouTube David C Barnett #BusinessBuying #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #BusinessDeals #businessacquisition #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #loi #letterofintent #termSheet #dealmaking #businessdeals #duediligence #sellerfinancing **** - Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com **** Special Xero offer: Get 90% off for 6 months using this link: https://referrals.xero.com/DavidCBarnett_xero. Terms & Conditions apply.* Find more content that answers your questions with my new AI BOT: https://www.davidcbarnettbot.com/ Enjoy HUGE savings when signing up for Xero cloud-based accounting software using David's sponsorship link: https://referrals.xero.com/DavidCBarnett_xero Do Business with David using these incredible internet links... - David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com - Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidCBarnett.com - Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com - Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com - Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com - Learn to make b…

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