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, BFP ACA
Founder, Consult EFC · ICAEW Chartered AccountantOver 12 years across Big Four audit, Investment Banking and corporate advisory. Every insight on this site is written from direct business valuation deal experience.
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.
Valuation for Sale or Exit: Complete SME Guide
Understanding SME valuation is crucial for a successful business exit. Learn expert strategies to maximize your business's worth and ensure a smooth…
Why Most UK SME Valuations Are Rejected During Due Diligence
The uncomfortable truth is that an online calculator, broker estimate, or headline EBITDA multiple can look convincing until a buyer starts asking…
Enterprise Value vs Equity Value for UK SME Owners
A buyer can offer £2.5 million for your business, yet the amount shareholders receive may be materially lower. That is not necessarily…
Management Depth and the Value of a Transferable Business
A profitable business can still be difficult to sell if the owner remains the person who holds every key relationship, approves every…
How to Value a Manufacturing Business in the UK
A manufacturing business can look valuable on paper and still disappoint in a sale process. The reverse is also true. A well-run…
Valuing Convertible Loan Notes Before an Equity Round
A convertible loan note can look harmless when it is signed. It is debt today, but it may become a meaningful shareholding…
Owner Dependency: The Hidden Cost to Business Value
Key Takeaways You may handle the sales calls, know every major customer, approve payments, solve staff issues and make the final decision…
Why Business Valuation Calculators Fail UK SME Founders
Business Valuations Why an Online Business Valuation Calculator Falls Short for UK SMEs By Kishen Patel, BFP ACA · ICAEW Chartered Accountant…
SSAS Pension Business Valuation for Connected Party Loans
A SSAS pension loan, or connected party loan, is when your scheme lends to your own business or a connected company. The…
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