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What is my trades business worth?
What your plumbing, electrical, HVAC or other trades business is worth depends on profit that continues without you, licences, staff and repeat work.
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Are free business valuation calculators accurate?
A free calculator gives a rough idea from the numbers you enter, but cannot check them or judge risk. Here is when an estimate is enough.
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Are online business valuations reliable?
An online business valuation can be reliable for the right purpose if a valuer reviews your real financials. Here is what to check before you rely on one.
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Business broker appraisal vs independent valuation: what's the difference?
A broker appraisal suggests a price to take to market. An independent valuation is a reasoned opinion of value from someone with no stake in the sale.
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Do I need a business valuation for a bank loan?
Some lenders want a business valuation for a loan and some do not. Ask your lender first: many set their own rules and may use their own panel valuer.
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How do I know what a business is worth before I buy it?
Before buying a business, check the seller's profit and add-backs against records, test the risks, and get an independent valuation to support your offer.
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How do I value my business before selling it?
Value your business before you list it: use a few years of financials, adjust for one-off and owner costs, and get an independent report a buyer can read.
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How do I value my business for retirement or succession?
Value your business years before you retire, choose between family, staff or an outside sale, and review the value regularly as you prepare to hand over.
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How do you value a small business in Australia?
Most small businesses are valued on maintainable earnings, checked against other methods. Here are the main methods, when each fits and common mistakes.
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How long does a business valuation take?
How long a business valuation takes depends mostly on how fast complete financials arrive, then on questions, complexity and review. Here is why.
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How much does a business valuation cost in Australia?
Business valuation fees in Australia depend on purpose, size, complexity and who relies on the report. See what drives cost and Valuo's fixed fees.
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How much is my business worth?
Your business is worth what its maintainable earnings support, after allowing for risk and backed by evidence. Here is how a valuer works it out.