Prorations are the “math homework” of the closing table. These ensure that the buyer and seller each pay their fair share of expenses based on the exact day the keys are handed over. Because most business owners pay these bills in cycles, the “true-up” at closing can feel like a series of small stabs to your proceeds.
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How Much Can I Sell My Business For? Insights from Michael Shea of Tampa Transworld
Michael emphasizes that your business will sell for a multiple of SDE, and that multiple depends on several factors—industry, size, risk, documentation, and market demand.
How to Value Your Company: Key Insights for Business Owners
Many owners wait until they’re ready to sell — but that’s often too late. A valuation done early gives you time to improve weak areas and maximize your eventual sale price.
Confidentiality & Market Exposure: How Do You Sell Without Blowing Things Up?
Most buyers also prefer confidentiality—they don’t want to spook your team or damage the business they’re trying to acquire.
Working Capital Peg Example (With Real Numbers) – A Case Study
One thing that kills large deals is working capital PEGs don’t get addressed early by the broker and the parties. Small business owners often run their business with little to no understanding that if they sell to a private equity group of a more sophisticated buyer they will look for the working capital to be given to them in the sale. Here is an example of the way it works.