SDE is the number most small businesses are actually priced on. What counts in seller’s discretionary earnings, which add-backs buyers reject, and the Q1 2026 median multiples of 2.0x to 3.0x SDE by deal size.
What Is SDE? Seller’s Discretionary Earnings, Explained for Owners Read More »
A calculation of value and a conclusion of value are two different engagements, not two names for one report. What actually differs, the disclosure that decides whether lenders and courts accept it, and which one your purpose requires.
Calculation of Value vs Conclusion of Value: Which One Do You Actually Need? Read More »
Real closed-transaction multiples by deal size, from the IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse. What the survey actually measures, why Main Street is quoted on SDE and the lower middle market on EBITDA, and why the same earnings sell for different prices.
EBITDA Multiples: What Businesses Actually Sold For in 2026 Read More »
Professional standards recognize three approaches to value. Learn when earnings set your price, when assets take over, and why you need both numbers before going to market.
Asset-Based vs Earnings-Based Valuation: When Each Applies Read More »
Your business is worth a range the market sets, not a calculator’s instant number. Use this 10-minute, 5-step self-assessment to estimate a credible value range.
What’s My Business Worth? A 10-Minute Self-Assessment Read More »
What your business is worth depends on why you’re asking. The Calculation vs Valuation Engagement distinction, the NACVA framework, and live 2026 LMM multiples.
Business Valuation: The Complete Owner’s Guide Read More »
Main Street businesses are valued on SDE multiples, the lower middle market on EBITDA. Learn which tier you’re in and what 2025-2026 deal data shows.
Understanding Business Valuation: Main Street vs. Lower Middle Market Read More »
Understanding what drives the valuation of a business is crucial for both buyers and sellers. Whether you are planning to sell your company or acquire one, knowing these key factors can help you navigate the process more effectively. Below are the top five factors that significantly impact business valuation. 1. Financial Performance The financial health
Top 5 Factors That Influence Business Valuation: What You Need to Know Read More »
Recasting adjusts your financial statements to show the true economic benefit a new owner receives. What qualifies as an add-back, what buyers reject, and why every dollar must be documented.
Recasting Financial Statements: How Add-Backs Reveal What Your Business Really Earns Read More »
When valuing a business, it’s important to understand that the process varies significantly depending on the size and type of the business. For businesses with under $5 million in revenue, often referred to as Main Street businesses, the valuation typically relies on a market-driven approach. However, as businesses grow, especially those in the lower Middle
How To Value a Business Read More »
Sell-side M&A advisory for Louisiana and Gulf South business owners.
A boutique M&A and exit-planning practice based in Metairie. We represent owners of $1M–$25M revenue businesses, run a structured sell-side process, and deliver business valuations under NACVA Professional Standards.
Serving New Orleans, Metairie, Baton Rouge, the North Shore, Houma–Thibodaux, and South Mississippi.
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