[Intro paragraph: most owners have a figure in mind, and it’s usually based on what they need rather than what a buyer will pay. Here’s how buyers actually arrive at a price.]
It starts with adjusted profit
[Explain adjusted net profit: add back the owner’s drawings, personal and one-off costs, so a buyer sees what the business really earns.]
Then a multiple for your sector
[Explain the multiple and why it varies: risk, demand, how transferable the business is. Link to sector pages.]
See it applied to your business
Our calculator uses the same method. About a minute.
What moves the price up or down
- [Sales trend over three years]
- [How much the business relies on you]
- [Lease length and rent]
- [Location and competition]
- [Inspection ratings, for regulated sectors]
Common mistakes
[Overpricing to leave room, messy accounts, and telling staff too early.]
Key takeaway
[One-sentence summary a reader, or an AI answer engine, can quote.]