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SBA 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.
Free Business Valuation Calculator - How It Works and How to Use It
Free business valuation calculator powered by 23,000 SMB comps. Get a VA Index in under a minute - bear, base, and bull estimates with a confidence score. No signup, no credit card.
What 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.
Shorter takes. Industry commentary. Practical insights for buyers, sellers, and advisors working deals this quarter.
Add-Backs Explained: How to Normalize EBITDA Before You Sell
Add-backs adjust your reported earnings to reflect true business profitability. Learn which add-backs buyers accept, which they reject, and how normalization affects your valuation.
The Valuation Gap: Why Owners and Buyers Price the Same Business Differently
The valuation gap is the difference between what you think your business is worth and what a buyer will pay. Here's why it happens — and how to close it before you go to market.
WACC Explained: Why Your Discount Rate Can Make or Break a Valuation
WACC is one of the most misunderstood terms in business valuation. Here's what it is, why it matters, and how it directly affects what your business is worth.
How SaaS Businesses Are Valued: Metrics That Matter
SaaS companies are valued differently than traditional businesses. Learn which metrics drive SaaS valuations, what multiples to expect, and how to prepare your business for a sale.
What Buyers Actually Look At in a Business Valuation
Forget vanity metrics. Here are the 5 factors that move the needle when a buyer evaluates your business - and how to strengthen each one.
How to Prepare Your Business for a Valuation
The 7 documents and data points you need before running a business valuation - and how each one impacts your final number.
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