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Your Business Valuation

Utilising our robust company valuation methods, we can quickly and efficiently provide a figure that not only accurately values your business but also one that matches today’s advantageous market. The calculator is free, fast and holds no obligation.

It may be that you are simply interested in the potential sale value of your company for future reference, but you may also be actively looking at your exit strategy options, whether it be for retirement, a new business venture or simply a change in circumstance.

How valuable is your business?

Hard work, time and energy goes into building a business, which is why we take a more holistic approach when it comes to valuing a company. Some of the following factors and attributes could influence the value of your business significantly.

As well as the financial profile of your business, the below are just some of the factors that can positively impact the sale value of your business, and we would look to gain a better understanding of these to discover your company’s true worth.

1. Future Financial Performance / Revenue Model – If your business can demonstrate improving financial performance levels, it instantly becomes more of an attractive proposition to potential buyers. Businesses with growth ahead of them are likely to achieve a much higher value, as acquirers and buyers look to the future.

2. Customer Base / Retention Levels – The dedication and care you have put into customer service does not go to waste when you begin to consider your exit strategy. By investing time into customer service, retention and loyalty, you have immediately made your business more appealing to buyers, who may not have previously been able to access this valuable customer base.

3. Experience / Management Skills – People are a valuable asset, and a good management team is at the heart of any successful business. Investment buyers do not always want to be involved in the day-to-day operations, and will therefore rely on a trustworthy and reliable management team to oversee the business. Your expertise, knowledge and experience adds value to the company, whether you want to remain as the operating management team or not.

4. Strength of Brand / Intellectual Property (IP) – building a strong, successful brand is not easy, which is why acquirers value companies with a strong brand name or IP. A brand which is perceived positively, or as a market leader, can help the acquirer break into new markets, which ultimately drives the overall valuation higher.

5. Supply Chain Strengths – A business with a strong supply chain provides significant benefits, from manufacturing quality to competitive prices. An acquirer can increase margins on their existing products by making use of a more efficient supply chain.

Achieving a successful company sale, whether it be for the now or the future, starts with a reliable and realistic valuation.

 

For more information, or for a more detailed review of your company’s worth, please contact us on 0203 538 5581 or email enquiries@whatismybusinessworth.co.uk