Guides
Definitive Guides to Business Valuation
Deep-dive resources on valuation methodology, private market alpha, and the metrics that matter for buying, selling, or advising on private businesses.
Reference
14 min readBusiness Valuation Multiples by Industry: The 2026 Reference
A complete reference table of SDE, EBITDA, and revenue multiples by industry for small and lower-middle-market businesses in 2026. Includes size bands, the premium and discount drivers that move your multiple inside the range, and the primary sources behind each number.
September 2, 2026
How-To
12 min readHow to Value a Startup: Methods That Actually Work
A practical guide to valuing a startup at any stage: why earnings multiples and DCF break down, and how to use Scorecard, Berkus, the VC method, revenue multiples, comparable rounds, and scenario-weighted First Chicago to reach a defensible range.
July 10, 2026
How-To
13 min readHow to Value a Limited Company (LLC / Ltd): A Practical Guide
A step-by-step guide to valuing a private limited company: normalize the P&L with owner add-backs, bridge from enterprise to equity value with net debt, run DCF, comps, and the asset floor, then apply minority and marketability discounts and reconcile into a defensible range.
July 10, 2026
How-To
12 min readHow to Value a Business: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical, step-by-step guide to valuing a business: recast the financials, pick the right methods, run DCF, comps, and the asset floor, then reconcile into a defensible range.
June 24, 2026
Reference
13 min readSBA 7(a) Business Valuation Requirements: The Complete 2026 Guide
Everything ETA buyers and sellers need to know about SBA 7(a) business valuation requirements under SOP 50 10 8 - the $250,000 independent appraisal threshold, who qualifies to perform the valuation, accepted methods, costs, and timelines.
June 1, 2026
How-To
8 min readFree Business Valuation Calculator - How It Works and How to Use It
Free business valuation calculator powered by 11,000+ SMB comps. Get a VA Range in under a minute - bear, base, and bull estimates with a confidence score. No signup, no credit card.
April 30, 2026
Concepts
12 min readWhat Is Alpha in Private Business? The Five Sources of Excess Returns
Alpha in private markets is excess return above a benchmark. Five sources: information asymmetry, operational improvements, multiple arbitrage, valuation gaps, and roll-ups.
April 27, 2026