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For entrepreneurs with a zero-debt mindset, integrating debt into your business's financial structure can be a daunting shift. Private equity firms typically leverage debt as a critical element of their investment strategy. Understanding that part of their model is to increase profitability through leveraging resources will be crucial. As a business owner, you will need to get comfortable with the idea of operating in a more leveraged environment to meet the expectations of the private equity buyers.