Practical guides, formulas, and benchmarks to understand and estimate the value of your business.
Free tools to estimate your business value.
Where to start when valuing your business.
Overview of methods: DCF, multiples, asset-based - and when to use each.
Read the guideComplete 7-step guide: preparation, valuation, finding buyers, negotiation and closing.
Read the guideComparing free tools, methods, and criteria for estimating your SME's value.
Read the guidePrepare, estimate, and negotiate the sale of your business.
Timing, 3-5 year preparation, tax considerations, and finding the right buyer.
Read the guideHow to value customer relationships, brand equity, IP, and workforce in an SME sale.
Read the guideThe difference between value and price, pricing methods, and negotiation strategy.
Read the guideWhy to plan 12-18 months ahead and how to maximise the sale price.
Read the guideValuations and benchmarks by business type.
Revenue-based benchmarks (median ~70%), EBITDA multiples, and specific valuation factors.
Read the guideRestaurant, café, and bar valuation: benchmarks, licences, and real profitability.
Read the guidePharmacy valuation: 5-8× EBITDA multiples, services revenue, and regulations.
Read the guideBenchmarks (median ~53% of revenue), key-person dependency, and client retention.
Read the guideAccounting, medical, dental, veterinary, or law practice: methods and multiples by profession.
Read the guideAuto garage and body shop: benchmarks, equipment, and the EV transition.
Read the guideUnderstand the gold standard method used by investment banks.
Principles, formulas, SME risk premiums, worked examples, and comparison with multiples.
Read the guideWACC definition, detailed formula, components, and SME benchmarks.
Read the guideThe two formulas (Gordon Growth and Exit Multiple), assumptions, and DCF limitations.
Read the guideSector data and special cases.
Reference table of EBITDA valuation multiples by industry sector, updated 2025-2026.
Read the guideReference weighted average cost of capital for 7 SME sectors.
Read the guideARR vs DCF, 2025-2026 multiples, key metrics (NRR, LTV/CAC) for software companies.
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