Business Purchase Offer Calculator
Determine a fair offer range for a business you are looking to buy. Enter the asking price, SDE, valuation multiple, and risk factors to see a suggested offer range and negotiation strategy.
Deal Information
Equipment, inventory, and other tangible assets included in the sale
Risk Factors
Quick Tips
- •Most businesses sell for 85-95% of asking price
- •SDE multiples are the foundation of offer pricing
- •Always verify SDE claims during due diligence
- •Risk factors justify lower offers
- •Include contingencies to protect yourself
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Enter the asking price, the verified SDE, and the industry multiple you believe is appropriate for this business. Add any relevant risk factors (owner dependency, customer concentration, lease length) and the calculator adjusts the suggested offer range downward accordingly. Use this to build a data driven justification for your offer that you can present clearly to the seller or their broker. Once you have an offer range, use the LOI Generator to draft the formal letter.
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