Owners who come prepared with a professional valuation consistently achieve better deal structures, higher multiples, and smoother transactions.
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The Number You Need Isn’t the Number the Market Pays
You don’t get to negotiate the price up to your needs. But you absolutely can build the business up to the price.”
7 Ways EBITDA Can Mislead Tampa Business Owners”
A buyer will “normalize” your EBITDA by replacing your salary with a market-rate manager’s salary. This adjustment can swing your valuation by hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Preparing for the Sale—Beyond EBITDA: What Buyers Actually Care About
Thinking about selling your business? Learn why EBITDA isn’t enough and how to prepare for a higher valuation with expert tips from a Florida business broker.
The Number That Matters: How to Create a Defensible Business Valuation
But there is a massive difference between a “valuation” you pull out of thin air and a defensible business valuation. If you are planning an exit in 2026, the latter is the only one that will survive a buyer’s due diligence and a bank’s scrutiny.