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What's my business worth?

A free service to help you understand what your business is worth, to you and to a buyer.

Answer a few questions for a rough estimate. It takes about 2 minutes.

Please note: this is a rough estimate based on common rules of thumb. It is not an appraisal or professional valuation. A qualified business valuator or accountant can give you a proper figure.

Part 1: Your numbers

Part 2: Are you ready to sell? (Yes or No)

1. Could the business run for a month without you?
2. Are your financial records from the last 3 years in good order?
3. Do you have trusted staff who know how things are done?
4. Are your main customers spread out (no single customer is more than 20% of sales)?
5. Is your lease, equipment and paperwork up to date?
6. Have you thought about when you would like to retire?

Business words in plain English

What is EBITDA?

EBITDA is roughly your yearly profit before interest, taxes and depreciation. Small businesses often sell for about 2 to 4 times that. A business earning $150,000 might sell for around $450,000.

What is an asking price?

The price you put on your listing. It is your starting point. Buyers may offer less, and you decide what to accept.

Asset sale or share sale?

In an asset sale, the buyer buys the things the business owns, like equipment, stock and the name. In a share sale, the buyer buys your company itself, including its contracts and history. Taxes differ a lot between the two, so ask your accountant which suits you.

What is due diligence?

The checking a buyer does before the sale is final. They look at your books, leases, contracts and equipment to make sure everything is as you described. It usually takes a few weeks.