Valuation Adjustments That Increase Your Sale Price
Every $100,000 earnings adjustment multiplies by your sale multiple, not adds.
Dmitri Callaghan
Valuation Correspondent
A former certified business appraiser who consulted independently for private equity firms across the Midwest, Dmitri now translates arcane valuation methodology into plain language for founders who have never seen a quality of earnings report. His column 'What Your Business Is Actually Worth' runs monthly.
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Every $100,000 earnings adjustment multiplies by your sale multiple, not adds.
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