Most shop owners who go through a professional valuation are surprised — sometimes pleasantly, sometimes not. Either way, knowing the number before you need it gives you time to act on it.
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Transitioning from self-employed to business owner doesn’t happen overnight. It requires a proactive strategy.
The 24-Month Rule: Why Your Exit Starts Two Years Before the Sale
Revenue that is recurring or contractual rather than episodic or relationship-dependent
How Much Is My Service Business Worth? A Guide for Clearwater & Tampa Owners
Most service businesses in the Tampa Bay area are valued using a multiple of Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) or EBITDA — earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Here’s a simplified breakdown of what drives value:
What’s Your Tampa Restaurant Actually Worth? Here’s What Most Owners Get Wrong
More than that, the right broker has a buyer network you simply don’t have access to. They know who’s actively looking, what similar businesses have sold for, and how to position your restaurant competitively without underselling it or chasing away qualified buyers with an inflated ask.