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.
Completion Accounts Explained for Business Owners
Completion accounts are the bit of a deal that can change the final price after completion, even when buyer and seller thought…
What Makes a Business More Valuable? Key Factors for UK SMEs
A business is worth more when it makes money, grows with purpose, and does not wobble the moment the owner steps away.…
When Should I Get My Business Valued? UK SME Timing Guide
A business valuation isn’t only for selling a company. For UK SME owners, the right time often comes with a bigger event,…
The Complete Guide to Normalised EBITDA for UK SMEs
If you are planning to sell your business, raise funding, or set up an EMI scheme, one number will come up in…
Founder Dependence and the Hidden Drop in Exit Value
Exit Planning By Kishen Patel, BFP ACA · ICAEW Chartered Accountant June 2026 · 10 min read How Founder Dependence Lowers Your…
How to Treat Director Salaries in a Business Valuation
Director pay can look straightforward until an SME business valuation starts. Then the question changes from “what was paid?” to “what should…
How Working Capital Affects Business Valuations for UK SMEs
Valuation is not just about profit. It is also about how much cash the business needs to keep moving every day. If…
Asset-Based Valuation for UK SMEs When Earnings Mislead
What if last year’s profit tells the wrong story? Many SME owners expect valuation to follow earnings. Often, that’s sensible. But when…
Debt Free Cash Free Explained: What UK SME Sellers Must Know
Exit Planning · M&A Debt Free Cash Free Explained: What UK SME Sellers Must Know Before Going to Market By Kishen Patel,…
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