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SDE vs. EBITDA vs. Net Income: What’s the Difference?
If you're a small business owner trying to understand your company’s financial health—or preparing for a valuation—you've likely come...

Miranda Kishel
May 2


When Delay Becomes Danger: Why Postponing a Business Valuation Can Cost You More Than You Think
Too many small business owners treat business valuation like a will— something you’ll get around to when it really matters . But by the...

Miranda Kishel
May 2


The Income Approach Explained Simply
What Is the Income Approach? The income approach is a business valuation method that determines a company’s value based on the income it...

Miranda Kishel
May 2


Valuation Red Flags That Lower Company Worth
Myth: A Business’s Value Is Based Only on Revenue and Profit This is one of the most common—and costly—misconceptions in small business...

Miranda Kishel
May 2


What Is the Market Approach?
The market approach is a business valuation method that estimates a company’s value by comparing it to similar businesses that have...

Miranda Kishel
May 2


Why Normalizing Adjustments Matter in Business Valuation
When valuing a small business, financial statements rarely tell the whole story. Normalizing adjustments are used to correct or adjust...

Miranda Kishel
May 2


Valuation for Divorce, Disputes, and Buyouts: Why It’s a Critical Tool
Who This Applies To This use case applies to business owners navigating partner disputes, divorce proceedings, or ownership buyouts ....

Miranda Kishel
May 2


The Illusion of Simplicity: Why You Can’t Trust Online Valuation Calculators
In a world where nearly everything can be DIY’d in a few clicks, business valuation should not be one of them . Online calculators...

Miranda Kishel
May 2


What Do Lenders Look for in a Valuation?
Lenders look for valuations that are credible, well-supported, and compliant with lending standards—especially when the loan involves a...

Miranda Kishel
May 2


FAQ: Key Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Valuation Expert
What Questions Should I Ask Before Hiring a Valuation Expert? Before hiring a valuation expert, you should ask about their credentials,...

Miranda Kishel
May 2


Benchmarking in Valuation: Why It Matters
Benchmarking is one of the most powerful (and underused) tools in business valuation. By comparing your company to others in the same...

Miranda Kishel
May 2


Expert Guide To Valuing A Consulting Company
Understanding the financial value of your consulting company is crucial. It's not just about knowing your worth. It's about strategic...

Miranda Kishel
May 2


Why Industry Risk Can Make or Break Your Business Valuation
When it comes to valuing a business, not all industries are treated equally . Even two companies with similar revenue and profit levels...

Miranda Kishel
May 2


Using Company-Specific Risk Premiums to Account for ESG in Valuations
For valuation professionals working with privately-held companies, the rise of ESG brings a new layer of complexity: how to reflect...

Miranda Kishel
May 2


The True Cost of ESG: Where Business Owners Will Feel the Financial Pinch
When privately-held businesses begin to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their operations, one...

Miranda Kishel
May 2


Greenwashing: The ESG Fraud You Can’t Afford to Overlook
As ESG continues to reshape business standards, a new risk has emerged—one that threatens the very credibility of the movement:...

Miranda Kishel
May 2


ESG and Lending Risk: Why Your ESG Score May Soon Affect Your Loan Terms
As financial institutions accelerate their adoption of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks, a new underwriting...

Miranda Kishel
May 2


Breaking Down the Assumptions Behind ESG Valuation Modeling
Valuation professionals are increasingly being asked to quantify the impact of ESG on privately-held businesses. While the goal is clear,...

Miranda Kishel
May 2


Why ESG Ratings Are All Over the Map—and What That Means for Business Owners
In theory, ESG ratings should help businesses understand how they’re performing on Environmental, Social, and Governance metrics. In...

Miranda Kishel
May 2


How to Perform a Law Firm Valuation
Understanding the value of your law firm is crucial. It's not just about knowing your firm's worth. It's about making informed decisions...

Miranda Kishel
May 2
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