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What is a business roughly worth?

Small businesses usually sell for a multiple of the owner's yearly profit. Put in the profit and a few facts, and see a rough range, whether you are buying or selling.

Rough value range
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A starting point, not a valuation. Real prices depend on the industry, the books, the assets and stock included, the lease and what buyers are paying at the time. Profit to the owner = net profit plus the owner's own wage and one-off costs.

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