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Categories: Planning to Sell | Ready to Sell | Valuation
The Art and Science Behind Small Business Valuation
Get an insider’s look at what goes into performing a small business valuation, plus gain tips on how to get one that’s worth the cost and effort.
Selling to Private Equity: Dream Buyer or Worst Nightmare?
Gain an overview of the private equity industry, why PEGs have a spotty reputation, and how to determine if a private equity buyer might be a good fit for your business.
What Is EBITDA? Understanding How It Affects Your Business Sale
Learn how EBITDA valuations measure the worth of your business for prospective buyers and prepare for a smooth, successful sale of your company.
Revenue Multiple Valuation: Your Questions Answered
Take an in-depth look at how revenue multiple valuation works and whether this method is right for selling your company.
Is a Business Auction Right For Selling Your Business?
Learn the basics of how a formal business auction process works along with the pros and cons. Plus, discover how business brokers use the auction process to successfully sell a small business.
How to Sell a Business Quickly: Follow These Steps Before Making a Move
Learn how to sell a business quickly, including what you can do both in the short-term and long-term to expedite a sale.
What Sellers Can Expect Before the Closing Date
As the closing date for the sale of your business gets closer, you’ll have a checklist of items to complete and mixed emotions to prepare for. Learn more here.
How to Value a Company — And Why Valuations Are Important
Understand the basics about how and why to value a company, and the different methods that are commonly used to reach a valuation.
Why “Normalized” EBITDA Matters When Selling Your Business
Cut through the confusion around normalized EBITDA and learn how normalizing EBITDA can have a positive impact on the value of your business.
What Are Seller’s Discretionary Earnings and How Do They Compare to EBITDA?
Gain a high-level overview of seller’s discretionary earnings and how they can impact your business, especially when you’re looking to sell.
What Is a Strategic Buyer? Pros, Cons, and What You Need to Know
When it’s time to sell your company, you may consider a strategic buyer or financial buyer. Here we answer, “What is a strategic buyer” and compare the two.
Can You Trust a Business Valuation Calculator?
Get a close look at the main limitations of using an online business valuation calculator and why there’s no substitute for working with a trained professional.