The Valuexus Blog

Grow What Your Business Is Worth

Practical guides on valuation, profit and building a business that runs without you.

How Do You Get Customers to Trust Your Business?

Trust comes from proof, consistency, and repeat buyers vouching for you. Build those on purpose and both sales and business value grow.

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Business Valuation Multiples by Industry: 2026 Data for 114 Industries

Valuation multiples for 114 small business industries from 2026 data, EBITDA multiples for larger companies, why sources disagree, and a worked example.

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Should You Raise Prices or Get More Customers to Grow Business Value?

Better pricing and retention often grow value faster than chasing new customers alone, because they improve margins and predictability.

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Business Valuation Glossary: 78 Terms Every Owner Should Know

78 business valuation terms defined in plain English, from add-backs to working capital pegs.

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How to Value a Small Business: 5 Methods Explained (With an Example)

The five standard ways small businesses are valued, explained in plain English, with a worked example and the factors that move your multiple up or down.

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Business Succession Planning Checklist: 50 Steps for Owners

A 50-step checklist that takes small business owners from first thoughts to a finished handoff, whether the business goes to family, the team or an outside buyer.

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What Are SDE and EBITDA Add-Backs? 40 Examples Explained

Forty SDE and EBITDA add-back examples, which ones buyers and lenders accept or reject, and how to document them so they count toward your valuation.

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How to Make Your Business Run Without You (25 Ways)

Twenty-five practical steps to make your business run without you, so it is less owner-dependent, easier to transfer, and worth more.

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How to Increase the Value of Your Business: 37 Proven Ways

Thirty-seven practical ways to increase the value of your business, grouped by what buyers and lenders look at: provable profit, bigger profit, repeat revenue, lower risk, and less owner dependence.

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