Is Your Business Exit-Ready? Use the CLEAN Scorecard to Find Out.
Most business owners say they’ll sell when they’re ready. But the truth is, it’s not about when you’re ready—it’s about when your business is. That’s where the CLEAN Scorecard comes in. CLEAN stands for: Cash Flow Leadership Earnings Assets Next Steps. It’s a simple but powerful framework we use to help business owners assess how […]
Business Valuation: Understanding Cash Flow Addbacks
The Critical Role of Cash Flow Analysis A fundamental responsibility of business brokers is accurately determining and presenting business cash flow to potential buyers. This financial metric serves as the cornerstone of business valuation and is typically expressed through Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE), EBITDA, or Adjusted EBITDA. For small business transactions, SDE represents the most […]