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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 · …
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 · …
Business Valuation for Management Buy-outs in the UK
M&A · Management Buyouts How to Value a Management Buyout in the UK: A Practical 2026 Guide By Kishen Patel, BFP ACA…
Business Valuation Discounts UK SMEs Miss in 2026
Valuations & Exit Planning Business Valuation Discounts: The Risks UK SME Owners Keep Missing KP Kishen Patel, BFP ACA ICAEW Chartered Accountant…
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