[header] How to value a business for sale [title] Gather information about the business. [step] Use the law of supply and demand to inform your base valuation of the property. [substeps] Look around.
[header] How to value a business for sale [title] Gather information about the business. [step] Use the law of supply and demand to inform your base valuation of the property. [substeps] Look around.
Note the sale price of any other similar businesses in the area. This will help you get a general idea of what that type of business is worth. Determine what value the business is worth to you, and create a spreadsheet of data that can guide you. For example, think about the value of a barn or other house you own. Ask what kind of property would you sell it for. If the business is currently in foreclosure, you may want to diversify operations to restructure. Make sure there is already a market for the property. This information will help you understand the structure of the building.