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How to Value a Small Business

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Earnings-Based Valuation Earnings-based valuation methods, such as the discounted cash flow (DCF) or earnings multiplier approach, focus on the business's ability to generate profits in the future. These methods assess the present value of expected future cash flows or earnings to determine the business's worth.

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How Do You Know If Your Business Valuation Is Fair?

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Understanding Earnings and Cash Flow 3.2 Earnings Multiplier Approach 4.3 Significant events such as mergers, acquisitions, expansions, or shifts in industry trends can influence your business's worth. Table of Contents Introduction Why Business Valuation Matters Factors Affecting Business Valuation 3.1