SME Business Valuation Insights

Valuation Intelligence
for UK Business Owners

Practical guides on business valuation, exit planning, EBITDA multiples, due diligence and what buyers actually pay for, written by Kishen Patel, ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

Kishen Patel, ICAEW Chartered Accountant and founder of Consult EFC

Kishen Patel, BFP ACA

Founder, Consult EFC · ICAEW Chartered Accountant

Over 12 years across Big Four audit, Investment Banking and corporate advisory. Every insight on this site is written from direct business valuation deal experience.

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This is the Valuation Insights Vault, a growing library of guides on business valuation for UK SMEs. Browse by topic below, from EBITDA multiples and DCF methodology to exit planning, due diligence preparation and HMRC EMI share valuations. Every guide is written directly by Kishen Patel and reflects real deal experience advising UK business owners on what their company is actually worth.

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Valuing a Dental Practice: What Drives Price in 2026

SME Valuation and Deal Structuring Specialist Kishen Patel Founder, Consult EFC | ICAEW Chartered Accountant Kishen is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant with…

19 April 2026 12 min read
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What Is My Business Worth? A Guide for UK SMEs

SME Valuation and Financial Forecasting Specialist Kishen Patel Founder, Consult EFC | ICAEW Chartered Accountant Kishen is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant with…

19 April 2026 12 min read
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How Financial Forecasts Affect SME Business Valuation

SME Valuation and Financial Forecasting Specialist Kishen Patel Founder, Consult EFC | ICAEW Chartered Accountant Kishen works with UK business owners who…

11 April 2026 10 min read
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Cash-Free Debt-Free Explained for UK SME Sellers

M&A Readiness and Exit Adviser Kishen Patel Founder, Consult EFC | ICAEW Chartered Accountant Kishen helps UK business owners master complex pricing…

11 April 2026 10 min read
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Why 80% of UK SMEs Fail to Sell: The Value Gap Explained

By Kishen Patel, BFP ACA · ICAEW Chartered Accountant · Consult EFC · April 2026 Why 80% of UK SMEs Fail to…

6 April 2026 12 min read
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Partner Buyout: How to Avoid Being Undervalued

Shareholder Disputes & Buyouts Partner Buyout: How to Avoid Being Undervalued By Kishen Patel, BFP ACA · ICAEW Chartered Accountant, Consult EFC…

6 April 2026 9 min read
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How Long Does EMI HMRC SAV Take?

HMRC & EMI How Long Does EMI HMRC SAV Take? Kishen Patel, BFP ACA · ICAEW Chartered Accountant 5 April 2026 10…

5 April 2026 9 min read
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Fair Business Valuation: What UK SME Owners Really Need to Know

Valuations Fair Business Valuation: What UK SME Owners Really Need to Know By Kishen Patel, BFP ACA  ·  ICAEW Chartered Accountant  · …

5 April 2026 17 min read
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Business Valuation Methods for UK SMEs: A Plain-English Guide

Valuations Business Valuation Methods for UK SMEs: A Plain-English Guide By Kishen Patel, BFP ACA  ·  ICAEW Chartered Accountant, Consult EFC  · …

5 April 2026 13 min read

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