Valuation Insights Vault
Every guide on UK SME business valuation, in one place.
Practical, deal-tested guides on EMI, exit planning, EBITDA multiples, shareholder disputes, due diligence and the value drivers buyers actually pay for — written by an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.
37 articles
ICAEW Chartered
12+ years deal experience
Big Four trained
Kishen Patel, BFP ACA
Founder, Consult EFC · ICAEW Chartered Accountant
12+ years across Big Four audit, Investment Banking and corporate advisory.
HMRC & EMI
Common EMI Scheme Mistakes That Delay HMRC Approval
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EMI Scheme vs Growth Shares: What Fits Your UK Business?
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How Consult EFC Prepares HMRC EMI Valuation Reports for UK SMEs
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How Long Does EMI HMRC SAV Take?
Read article →Exit & M&A
Business Valuation for Management Buy-outs in the UK
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Cash-Free Debt-Free Explained for UK SME Sellers
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Debt Free Cash Free Explained: What UK SME Sellers Must Know
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Exit Readiness Checklist for UK SMEs
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Founder Dependence and the Hidden Drop in Exit Value
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How Founder Dependence Cuts SME Exit Value – and What to Do About It
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Normalised EBITDA vs Quality of Earnings in SME Sales: What UK Business Owners Must Know Before They Exit
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Partner Buyout: How to Avoid Being Undervalued
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Supplier Dependence and Exit Price: Why Buyers Discount Risk
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The Hidden “Price Chip”: Is Your Working Capital Target Killing Your Exit Value?
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Valuation for Sale or Exit: Complete SME Guide
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Why 80% of UK SMEs Fail to Sell: The Value Gap Explained
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Minority Share Valuation for UK Private Companies Explained
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Valuing a Business for Shareholder Disputes in the UK
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Asset-Based Valuation for UK SMEs When Earnings Mislead
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Business Valuation Methods for UK SMEs: A Plain-English Guide
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DCF vs EBITDA Multiples in UK SME Valuations
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How Financial Forecasts Affect SME Business Valuation
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Normalised EBITDA for UK SME Valuations: What It Is and Why It Changes Your Number
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Why Business Valuation Calculators Fail UK SME Founders
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Why Online Business Valuation Calculators Miss the Mark
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Business Valuation Discounts UK SMEs Miss in 2026
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How Management Accounts Shape Business Valuation Outcomes
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How Poor Financial Controls Quietly Damage Business Value
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How Recurring Revenue Changes SME Valuation
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Recurring Revenue & SME Business Valuation UK (2026)
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Valuing a Business When Management Accounts Are Weak
Read article →Specialist
Intellectual Property Valuations: Putting a Real Price on Business IP
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SSAS Business Valuation Requirements Trustees Need to Meet
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Valuing a Dental Practice: What Drives Price in 2026
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Fair Business Valuation: What UK SME Owners Really Need to Know
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How Much Is My Business Worth in the UK? A Realistic SME Guide
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What Is My Business Worth? A Guide for UK SMEs
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