Most business owners have a sense of what their company might be worth.

But when it comes to retirement, bringing in shareholders, or planning an exit, a rough estimate isn’t enough. It creates risk, weakens your position, and can cost you significantly in negotiations.

This session gives you a clear, evidence-based valuation you can rely on.

Why this matters

If you ever plan to sell, raise investment, or step back from the business, your valuation will be challenged.

Buyers and investors will test your numbers, question your assumptions, and carry out detailed due diligence. If your valuation doesn’t stand up, the deal won’t either.

Getting this right early gives you clarity, confidence, and control

How we approach your valuation

We don’t rely on a single formula or headline multiple.

Instead, we use a structured, multi-method approach to reflect how your business would actually be assessed in the market.

This typically includes:

Adjusted EBITDA and Earnings Power

We establish your sustainable annual profit by calculating your Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) and adjusting for one-off costs or owner-managed expenses. This reveals the “normalised” earning power of the business that a buyer actually cares about.

Earnings-based valuation (Multiples)

We apply market-based EBITDA multiples aligned to your specific sector and current UK conditions. This reflects how corporate or trade buyers realistically assess value in the current market.

Asset & EBIT Analysis

For asset-heavy businesses (like haulage or construction), we may focus on Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) to ensure your heavy capital investment and depreciation are accurately reflected. We provide a realistic view of your net asset position, including property, stock, and working capital.

The Buyer’s ROI

We consider the transaction from a buyer’s perspective. What level of return could they expect, and how does that influence what they would realistically pay in the current climate?

Understanding the “why” behind EBITDA and EBIT is the first step to increasing your business’s worth. For a clear breakdown of the formulas and how they apply to your sector, read our article:

How to maximise the value of your business with EBITDA

Looking beyond the number

A valuation is more than a figure on a page. It shows you where you are today and what’s holding you back.

We look at the gap between your current value and what your business could be worth with the right changes.

That means identifying where risk is reducing value, and where practical improvements like stronger gross profit or more reliable, diversified income can make a real difference to your eventual exit position.

What you receive

This is a detailed advisory piece of work, not a quick estimate.

You’ll come away with a clear understanding of both your current position and your options.

Your session includes:

  • Adjusted EBITDA & Sustainable Profit:A breakdown of your true, maintainable earnings after normalising for non-recurring expenses.
  • Net asset position: A realistic view of your balance sheet, including property, stock and working capital
  • A blended valuation range: Bringing different methods together to arrive at a figure that works in today’s market
  • Tax and exit context: An outline of what a transaction could mean for you personally after costs and tax
  • A one-to-one review session: So you can ask questions and understand what this means for your next step

Who this is for

This session is designed for business owners who are:

  • Thinking about selling in the next 1–5 years
  • Considering bringing in investors or shareholders
  • Starting to plan for retirement or succession
  • Looking to maximise the value of their business and make it less dependent on them
  • Aiming to grow their business while achieving better work-life balance
  • Unsure what their business is worth today and want a clear, realistic answer

How it works

  1. Start with a short brief: Complete a simple enquiry form so we understand your business and objectives.
  2. Share your numbers: We’ll gather your last three years of financials and any additional context we need.
  3. Receive your valuation and review it with us: You’ll get a structured report, followed by a one-to-one session to talk through it properly.