Valuing a Business

How is a business valued differently in an asset sale versus a share sale in Canada?

What is the average EBITDA multiple for an HVAC business in Canada?

Can a business be worth more than its net asset value, and why?

Can I add back my personal vehicle expenses when valuing my business for sale?

Can I add back my spouse's salary as an add-back in a business valuation?

Can I Get a Free Business Valuation in Canada, and How Accurate Is It?

Do I need a CBV valuation to sell my business in Canada?

Does a growing business get a higher valuation multiple than a stagnant one?

Does a lower purchase price with a share sale still net me more after taxes?

What financial documents do I need to provide for a business valuation?

How do I get an independent business valuation before selling my company in Canada?

How does an earn-out affect the total price I receive for my business?

How Does the Choice of Asset Sale vs Share Sale Affect the Purchase Price?

How does a lack of financial records lower my business's valuation?

How does the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption affect the value I keep from a sale?

How is debt treated when valuing a business for sale?

How Much Does a Formal CBV Valuation Cost in Canada?

How to Value a Professional Services Firm Before Selling (Accounting & Law Practices)

How to Value a Trucking or Transportation Company Before Selling It

What valuation multiples apply to HVAC and trades businesses in Canada?

What add-backs are legitimate when calculating EBITDA for a business sale in Canada?

What is the rule of thumb for valuing a small owner-operated business in Canada?

What is the typical EBITDA multiple for a construction company in Canada?

What is the typical valuation multiple for an insurance brokerage in Canada?

What is a typical valuation multiple for a retail business in Canada?

What are the risks of an earn-out for a seller in Canada?

What EBITDA Multiple Do Manufacturing Businesses Get in Canada?

What EBITDA Multiple Should I Expect for My Small Business?

What is a typical EBITDA multiple for a small business in Canada?

What is Adjusted EBITDA and why does it matter in a sale?

What is fair market value and how is it determined for a private business?

What is Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) and how is it calculated?

What is the difference between a formal valuation report and an informal valuation?

What is the difference between SDE and EBITDA?

What is working capital in the context of a business sale?

What multiple do trades businesses (plumbing, electrical) typically sell for in Canada?

What one-time expenses can be added back in a business valuation?

When do buyers use earn-outs instead of paying full value upfront?

When is a formal business valuation legally required in Canada?

Why Did My Accountant's Valuation Come in Lower Than the Broker's?

Why Do Brokers Use SDE Instead of EBITDA for Small Business Valuations?

Why do buyers prefer asset sales and sellers prefer share sales in Canada?

Why do buyers and sellers often disagree on what a business is worth?

Why does owner dependency lower a business's valuation?

Why is my business worth less than the value of its physical assets?

Will the CRA Challenge Add-Backs Used in a Business Valuation?