The Buy Sell Edge

The ins and outs of buying and selling businesses

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Seller's Discretionary Earnings

Understanding Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): The True Measure of a Small Business’s Profitability

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Bill Frierson:

When evaluating the financial performance of a small business, one of the most critical metrics used by business buyers, brokers, and lenders is...

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Understanding Add-Backs in Business Transactions: Why They Matter to Both Buyers and Sellers

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Allura Engel:

When selling or buying a small to mid-sized business, one of the most critical concepts to understand is the term “add-backs.” Add-backs play a...

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