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Adjusted Cash Flow Necessary to Reflect True Economic Performance

Normalizing adjustments or addbacks are important for valuing a business because they reflect the true economic performance of the business and allow for a fair comparison with other businesses in the same industry. By removing the effects of non-recurring or discretionary transactions, the normalized EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation,… Read More »Adjusted Cash Flow Necessary to Reflect True Economic Performance

Decoding the Average EBITDA Multiplier: Understanding Its Variability and Industry Differences 

The average EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) multiplier is a ratio that indicates how much a buyer is willing to pay for a business based on its EBITDA. It is calculated by dividing the enterprise value or purchase price of a business by its EBITDA. The average… Read More »Decoding the Average EBITDA Multiplier: Understanding Its Variability and Industry Differences 

Removing Emotion from Business Valuation: Educating Yourself on Key Value Factors for an Objective Perspective 

One way to take some of the emotion out of the valuation process is to educate yourself on the factors that influence the value of your business. By understanding the why and looking at your business as if you were going to acquire it, you can have a more objective… Read More »Removing Emotion from Business Valuation: Educating Yourself on Key Value Factors for an Objective Perspective 

Understanding the Disconnect in Business Valuation: Overestimation of Value and Misjudgment of Market Realities 

One possible reason for the disconnect is that business owners tend to overestimate the value of their intangible assets, such as customer loyalty, brand recognition, reputation, and goodwill. While these factors are important and can enhance the value of a business, they are not easily quantified and verified by potential… Read More »Understanding the Disconnect in Business Valuation: Overestimation of Value and Misjudgment of Market Realities 

Go Ugly Early!

One of our mantras is: “Go ugly early.” When offering a business for sale, don’t hesitate to disclose potential challenges immediately, be it a recent customer loss, fluctuating backlog, or maxed-out operational capacity. You might wonder, “Won’t this deter potential buyers before they recognize the value of my business?” It might,… Read More »Go Ugly Early!

Unlocking Your Business Value: A Straight-Talk Guide for Business Owners Eyeing a Sale

Ready to hand over the reins of your business and embrace your next adventure? You’ve poured your blood, sweat, and tears into your enterprise, creating a thriving livelihood. But here’s the million-dollar question: will a potential buyer view your business as a golden goose? At the heart of that question,… Read More »Unlocking Your Business Value: A Straight-Talk Guide for Business Owners Eyeing a Sale

Unlocking Profitability: Understanding SDE and Normalized EBITDA for Your Business

When it comes to assessing the profitability of your business, you’ve probably come across two important measures: Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE) and Normalized EBITDA. These metrics play a crucial role in determining the value of your business, but they have some key differences in how they’re calculated. Let’s break it… Read More »Unlocking Profitability: Understanding SDE and Normalized EBITDA for Your Business