Question 1

How is a Utah business valued?

Accepted Answer

Most Utah small businesses are valued as a multiple of seller's discretionary earnings. Multiples typically range from 2 to 4 times for the trades and retail, and 4 to 10 times for medical billing, depending on recurring revenue, clean books, and whether the business runs without the owner.

Question 2

Is the business valuation calculator free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is free, confidential, and requires no sign-up. Answer three questions and get a market value range in 30 seconds.

Question 3

How accurate is an instant business valuation?

Accepted Answer

The calculator gives a market range based on real multiples from completed Utah business sales. A formal valuation also accounts for add backs, customer concentration, recurring revenue, and lease terms, which can move the number significantly.

Question 4

What is SDE and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

Seller's discretionary earnings is net profit plus the owner's salary, benefits, and one time or personal expenses added back. Buyers and SBA lenders value small businesses as a multiple of SDE, so add backs you cannot document reduce what your business is worth.

Question 5

How far in advance should I get a valuation before selling?

Accepted Answer

Two to three years. SBA lenders want two to three years of clean, consistent tax returns supporting the earnings you are selling on, and that timeline cannot be compressed. A valuation now shows you where the gaps are while you still have time to fix them.