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.
HMRC EMI Share Valuations: The UK Founder’s Guide
If you are putting Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) options in place, the valuation is not just a box-ticking exercise. It sets the…
Share Valuation for Family Company Transfers in the UK
When shares move between family members, the value on the day of transfer is the number that matters. It affects tax, fairness,…
Valuing a SaaS Business in the UK: What Buyers Pay For
Selling a SaaS business, raising funds, or answering HMRC questions? The valuation is rarely about profit alone. In the UK, buyers and…
Net Debt in a Business Sale: What UK Sellers Need to Know
You can agree a headline valuation for your business and still end up with a smaller cheque on completion. That gap is…
Can You Buy Out a Business Partner Without Ruining the Relationship?
Key Takeaways A partner buyout is rarely just a price discussion. You are also dealing with trust, pride, workload, and the future…
Key Person Risk: How It Hurts SME Valuation
One person can carry far more of a business than the balance sheet shows. They hold the client relationships, know the systems,…
7 Hidden Risks That Are Cutting Your Business Valuation
Profit is only half the story. A business can look healthy in the latest accounts and still lose value because risks are…
SME Valuation Methods: The Five Common Ones and When to Use Them
The best SME valuation method depends on the business model, financial performance, assets, growth prospects, debt, and purpose of the valuation. UK…
How Is Intellectual Property Valued?
Intellectual property is not valued by its legal label alone. The real question is what it does for the business, how much…
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