How to value a small business in the UK
Start with what is being valued and why. The method comes after the purpose, date and evidence have been established.
Read morePRACTICAL GUIDES FOR BUSINESS OWNERS
The Valuation Notebook.
Understand the numbers, assumptions and questions behind a business valuation.
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EBITDA multiples: what the calculation leaves out
Multiplying earnings by a number is easy. Establishing appropriate earnings, relevant evidence and what the result represents takes more care.
Read moreEnterprise value vs equity value: what owners need to know
Before comparing an offer with a valuation, establish what each number represents. A headline business value is not automatically the amount shareholders receive.
Read moreWhat do you need a valuation for?
Start with the purpose and we can discuss the appropriate scope.
PRACTICAL QUESTIONS. CLEARER DECISIONS.
From your first question to a useful valuation brief.
VALUATION SUPPORT
Need a business valuation accountant? Start with a clear brief.
Business valuation support led by Kishen Patel, BFP ACA, ICAEW Chartered Accountant. Discuss your UK SME, valuation purpose, report scope and fees.
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Buying a business? Understand the value, the price and the cash you will need.
Buyer-side business valuation support for UK SME acquisitions. Examine earnings, owner replacement, debt, working capital and the assumptions behind an offer.
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Business valuation documents: what to prepare, and why each item matters.
Prepare a UK SME valuation information pack: accounts, current trading, owner adjustments, forecasts, debt and share records. A practical checklist for business owners.
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EBITDA versus SDE: are you valuing an investment or buying yourself a job?
Understand EBITDA and seller’s discretionary earnings in small business valuation. A worked owner-salary example shows why earnings and multiples must match.
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Go deeper before your next decision.
What is my business worth after paying myself properly?
Understand owner remuneration, replacement roles and maintainable earnings when valuing an owner-managed UK business. Includes a worked earnings bridge.
Read the guide ↗Should I value my business before or after a growth investment?
A practical owner’s guide to separating current business value, an investment plan and the cash needed to deliver future growth.
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