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Selling your business by owner

Most small businesses are valued on cash flow. For owner-operated companies, buyers usually start with seller’s discretionary earnings (SDE) — profit plus the owner’s salary and one-time or personal expenses — and apply a multiple that reflects risk, growth and how dependent the business is on you.

Step	What to prepare
Valuation	Three years of P&Ls, tax returns, SDE add-backs
Teaser listing	Industry, region, revenue range — no name
Buyer qualification	NDA, proof of funds or lender pre-qualification
Letter of intent	Price, structure, timeline, exclusivity
Due diligence	Financials, contracts, leases, licenses, staff
Closing	Purchase agreement, transition plan, any seller note

Many deals combine a bank loan (often an SBA 7(a) loan) with a seller note. Read the full guide to selling a business by owner and bring in a CPA and a business attorney for structure and taxes.

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