Determining the Value of a Business Can Be Overwhelming
Understanding the true value of a business is one of the most important aspects of making key financial decisions. Getting the value wrong can mean paying more or selling for less than a business is worth. But with the right information and the right guidance you can make these decisions with confidence.
Business Valuations
Determining the value of a small business or franchise isn’t easy. It’s not a standard metric found on a P&L or balance sheet, and free online calculators are inaccurate. While a Certified Business Appraisal is an all-encompassing solution, in most situations it is more robust and expensive than necessary.
Determine the Value & Save Money
Put our expertise to work for you! Complete a short survey, and one of our valuation professionals will walk you through your estimated business valuation within a couple business days.
For $495, here is what you will receive:
- Estimated Business Valuation
- Financing Assessment
- In-depth Industry Report
- Dedicated Valuation Specialist
Here’s How to Get Started
Step one is easy. Fill out the form below to start the process to find out how much your business is worth.
Submit Your Financials.
Submit requested financial documents
Understand the Value.
Within a couple business days your valuation will be delivered, and our experts will answer any questions.
Start a Business Valuation Today
Whether buying, selling, or insuring, you will confidently understand what a business is worth with an estimated business valuation.
By pressing “Get Started,” you agree to this website’s Privacy Policy. You also consent to receive information from Guidant Financial at the email address or telephone number you entered. This information may be provided by a phone system that can auto-dial. You aren’t required to consent to use our services.
What’s Included in Your Business Valuation
$495
Valuation Report + Supporting Materials
Valuation Report
Valuation Methods Include:
- Asset Approach
- Capitalization of Earnings
- Discounted Cash Flow
- SDE Multiple Method
- Market Approach
Supporting Materials
Tools & Resources Include:
- Industry Report
- Financing Assessment
- Funding Qualification
- Valuation Education
- Customized business valuation report featuring five valuation methods, plus Guidant’s proprietary estimated business value.
- In-depth industry report to see how your industry is trending.
- Business funding assessment to see available funding options.
- Access to a valuation expert to help you understand the different methods for assessing a business’s value.
- Personal funding qualification by an expert financing consultant.
The Business Valuation Methods
The methods for calculating a business’s value depend on the business and scenario. We make sure to explain them in clear language so you feel knowledgeable about how to influence you business value in the future.
Weighted Estimated Value
The weighted value is a mix of the five other methods. Calculated with a weighted valuation formula.
Asset Approach
The asset method estimates price based on the value of the business’s assets included in the sale.
Market Approach
The market method uses the previous sale prices of comparable business to estimate value.
Discounted Cash Flow
The discounted cash flow method is based on the future value of a business translated into today’s money, using a discount rate.
Capitalization of Earnings
The capitalized of earnings method is based on the future value of today’s earnings, using a capitalization rate.
SDE Multiple
The SDE multiple method calculates the business’s value based on industry trends.
Need a Business Valued?
Get in touch with a Guidant expert to find out which approach is right for you.
