tMany entrepreneurs see business valuation mainly as something that comes into play when selling or acquiring a company. But a valuation is more than just a final number. It is a tool that provides insight into the health and growth potential of your business. Especially in the run-up to growth or financing, a valuation is valuable: it shows where the strengths lie, but also where the risks and areas for improvement are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What do you look at in a valuation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A valuation goes beyond the numbers alone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why this is useful for entrepreneurs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n An up-to-date valuation helps you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Timing is crucial<\/strong> 2. Invest in your data<\/strong> 3. Value is about more than profit<\/strong> 4. Compare smartly<\/strong> 5. Preparation pays off<\/strong> In our Corporate Finance practice, we often see entrepreneurs being surprised by the insights a valuation brings. Not just by the outcome (\u201cthe number\u201d), but especially by the dialogue about assumptions and value drivers. It clarifies what is needed to take the next step in growth \u2013 whether that is a funding round, a merger or acquisition, or a transfer within the family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In short: a valuation is not an end point, but a compass for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Would you like to know what this could mean for your business? <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" tMany entrepreneurs see business valuation mainly as something that comes into play when selling or acquiring a company. But a valuation is more than just a final number. It is a tool that provides insight into the health and growth potential of your business. Especially in the run-up to growth or financing, a valuation is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":5474,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5504","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","odd"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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\n\n\n\nFive insights every entrepreneur can use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A valuation is both a snapshot and a trend analysis. Don\u2019t wait until you want to sell, but also use a valuation in between \u2013 for example every few years \u2013 as a checkpoint for your strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The more reliable your figures, the stronger your valuation. Transparent financial and operational data prevent discussion and build confidence with investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, people look at EBITDA, but factors such as recurring revenue, scalability, customer loyalty and technology often carry more weight in the eyes of investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t just benchmark yourself against direct competitors; also look at companies in adjacent sectors. Sometimes that\u2019s where surprising valuation opportunities arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The valuation process forces you to look critically at your organisation. Many entrepreneurs discover improvements this way that add value, even without a sale or financing round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Get in touch with Leo van Schijndel, accredited Register Valuator<\/strong> (NiRV<\/a>) :
vanschijndel@ecfg.nl<\/a> | +31 (0)40 295 0313<\/p>\n\n\n\n