If you are trying to find Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) for your business but don't know where to start - this infograph is for you! View image below or check out our PDF printer-friendly version. View or Print PDF
Do you know who your buyer is? Or how they asses value? Different buyers define company value differently, one of two earnings figures are generally used in calculating this value. Review the infograph below and learn whether Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) or Adjusted EBITDA earnings are appropriate for calculating the value of your company. Also, check [...]
Selling your business is not something you do every day. Most owners never have. Our experience shows that the process of doing so is a real mystery to most. However, mysteries get solved by asking questions. The five questions every owner needs to answer before undertaking the sale of their business are: What is my business [...]
Your biggest foe during the process of selling your business may be yourself. Read the infograph below for quick tips on how to help - and not hurt- your business get sold. Click on the image below to view in full scale. Also, check out our printer-friendly PDF version here.
This presentation describes the process of selling a businesses, as used by VR Businesses Sales - Mergers & Acquisitions located in New Haven, CT. The presentation goes into each step in-depth, in order to help business owners like yourself prepare for the process. [slideshare id=66227181&doc=vr9stepsalesprocess-160920184043]
As a seller, you can contribute to a successful sale in many ways. Remember that your view of the business may differ from the potential buyer. Here are a few guidelines: Be friendly and cooperative. If the Buyer requests information, provide it as soon as possible. By responding quickly, you will help establish trust. Giving [...]
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Adjusted EBITDA1 and SDE2 are common base figures used in calculating company value. Selecting which to use is imperative in determining the sale price of a business and defining what that value is. General Rules of Thumb Companies are usually valued at 3-6 times adjusted EBITDA or 1-3 times SDE. Earnings less than $1,000,000, use [...]
SDE stands for “Seller’s Discretionary Earnings”. The business sale price paid by buyers for companies with adjusted EBITDA or SDE under $1,000,000, is generally determined by a multiple of SDE. Although it is best to work with a professional to determine the final business sale price, an owner can estimate SDE and an appropriate multiple [...]
We are excited to share this wonderful news with our followers. We have begun to publicly release our valuation guides, called Value Advisor. This officially launches our initiative to provide free, accessible resources to business owners. See the full press release below or click here to view our growing library. Press Release (click here for PDF): New Haven, [...]
