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.
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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.
Clean Books for SBA Financing: Why Getting Your Business “SBA Pre-Qualified” Makes It 50% More Likely to Sell to a First-Time Buyer
In practice, businesses that are financially SBA-ready are far more likely to close—often up to 50% more likely—than those that are not. Unfortunately, “SBA pre-qualification” is one of the most misunderstood concepts among sellers.