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Valuing
a business (CF 1)
The bottom line
The two questions 'How much is your business
worth?' and 'How can you make it more valuable?' are of paramount importance
to any business owner.
This briefing summarises the main issues involved. It is aimed at anyone
buying, selling or simply running a business, who needs to understand
how businesses are valued.
The worth of a business hinges upon how much profit a purchaser can make
from it, balanced by the risks involved. Past profitability and asset
values are only the starting points. It is often intangible factors, such
as key business relationships, which provide the most value.
The briefing outlines:
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