One of the biggest mistakes business owners make when talking about valuation is assuming there is one financial metric that determines what their business is worth. You’ll hear people say: “You need to use EBITDA.” Or: “Main Street businesses are valued on SDE.” Both statements can be correct. But neither tells the entire story. The […]
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What Tampa Bay’s Healthcare Growth Means for Business Owners
Healthcare transactions often involve additional complexity due to regulations and compliance requirements.
How to pick a business valuation service
Gather your federal tax returns, year-end P&Ls, balance sheets, and trailing twelve-month (TTM) statements.
Bigger Companies Usually Sell for Higher Multiples
Here is a streamlined, polished version of the post that cuts the staccato, one-sentence paragraphs into cohesive, natural thoughts while preserving your voice, key terminology, and links. Bigger Companies Usually Sell for Higher Multiples Most business owners assume private equity buyers value a company based on sweat equity, brand reputation, growth history, and future potential. […]
How Private Equity Really Values Your Business (And Why Most Owners Leave Money on the Table)
The businesses that achieve premium valuations aren’t necessarily the best businesses. They’re the businesses that are easiest for a buyer to understand, operate, grow, and eventually sell.