Neither list is absolute. A business may need more than one earnings analysis to support its marketing and valuation strategy.
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SDE or EBITDA? The Answer Depends on Who Is Buying Your Business
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 […]
Maximizing EBITDA Before Sale: The Founder’s Blueprint to a Premium Exit
When preparing to sell your business, the final sale price is rarely just a reflection of your top-line revenue—it hinges heavily on your EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) and the quality of those earnings.
The Magic Number: How Portfolio Size Impacts Vacation Rental Management Valuation
In the vacation rental industry, size creates stability, stability reduces risk, and low risk commands top dollar. By scaling past key unit milestones, you transform your daily property management hustle into a high-value asset that buyers will actively compete to acquire.
A Tale of Two Markets: Navigating High Interest Rates in Florida M&A
If you’ve been reading national headlines or listening to general market commentary over the past year, you might think the small business M&A market has completely stalled. With SBA loan interest rates hovering in double-digit territory and capital costs significantly elevated compared to the sub-5% borrowing era, many business owners assume that selling right now […]