The Buy Sell Edge

The ins and outs of buying and selling businesses
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Seller's Discretionary Earnings

How Restaurants Are Valued: What Every Owner Must Understand Before Selling

One of the first questions restaurant owners ask is: “What is my restaurant worth?” The answer is rarely as simple as owners hope. Restaurants are...

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The Blueprint for Valuation: What Is Your Construction Business Worth?

If you own an HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, or landscaping company, you have likely wondered what your business would sell for on the open...

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

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

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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