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Find out what your business is really worth — before any decision is made.
Most Victorian business owners are surprised by what buyers actually see when they look at their business. The Investor's Lens™ Assessment gives you a clear, evidence-based view of your value, your risk profile, and your real options — without pressure or obligation to do anything.
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Most owners only find out what buyers don't like — after it's too late to fix it
Exit decisions are rarely planned. They're triggered by health, burnout, partnership changes, or market shifts. When that moment arrives, the issues that affect value — owner dependency, weak systems, revenue concentration — can't be fixed overnight.
Once a buyer is involved, optimism disappears. What was never addressed shows up as valuation discounts, deal conditions, or collapse at due diligence.
Being prepared doesn't mean you're selling. It means you're in control.
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Valuation discounts due to owner dependency
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Weak systems exposed during due diligence
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Lower prices from revenue concentrated in too few clients
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Deal structures that quietly erode the headline price
Two businesses generating identical profits can sell 30–40% apart in value — purely because one is seen as lower risk. The Investor's Lens™ Assessment shows you which side of that gap you're on.
A structured, buyer-led process — not guesswork
The Assess process replaces assumptions with evidence. It doesn't tell you what to do — it ensures whatever you decide is deliberate and informed.
01Readiness check
Clarifies your financial, emotional, and timing readiness for an exit.
02Risk evaluation
Evaluates buyer-perceived risk across the eight proven value drivers.
03Scenario planner
Models real options — sell now, prepare, hold, or step back.
04Deal-blocker identification
Surfaces structural weaknesses that typically emerge in due diligence.
05Estimate of value range
An evidence-based view of what informed buyers are likely to pay — and why.
73% of Owners Who Want to Sell Aren't Ready. Are You One of Them?
New research from 10,548 real exit-readiness assessments found that 73% of business owners who want to sell aren't actually financially ready — and most don't know it until it's too late to fix. Download the free report to see where you stand.
Clarity · Control · Confidence — whether you sell or not
Some owners sell within a year or two. Others prepare quietly or simply run a better business for longer. All benefit from clarity.
1A realistic value range buyers would consider
2Clear visibility of the risks holding value back
3An understanding of what buyers care about — and what they don't
4A timeline that suits your goals, not market pressure
5A focused action plan to protect and grow value
6Confidence to decide when — or if — the time is right
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a business valuation cost?
We offer a free initial Exit Readiness Score, giving you a structured view of your business's value drivers at no cost. A more detailed formal valuation may carry a fee depending on the depth required — confirmed upfront, before any work begins.
How is a small business actually valued?
Typically a mix of earnings-based multiples on normalised EBITDA, comparable market transactions, and asset value, weighted by industry. Buyers also pay for reduced risk — how dependent the business is on you, how diversified the customer base is, and how well documented the systems are.
Is a business valuation the same as an appraisal for selling?
Related but not identical. A valuation estimates likely worth based on financial and market data. A sale appraisal goes further, factoring in current buyer demand and deal structure — which is why we recommend a broker-led valuation if you're planning to sell.
Am I under any obligation after getting a valuation?
No. The Exit Readiness Score and initial conversation are free and obligation-free, whether you're selling next year or just want to understand where your business stands today.
Ready to find out where you stand?
Start with the free Exit Readiness Score — a 13-minute online questionnaire that gives you an immediate view of how a buyer would see your business today. No obligation. No sales call unless you want one.
Or if you'd prefer to talk through it first, book a confidential conversation with a principal broker.
Get your confidential exit readiness review
Already have your score and ready to act on it? Explore the Grow program →