The Mettle Perspective

Expert perspectives on valuation, exit strategy, and market trends that drive successful sales.

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Published

Dec 1, 2025

How Preparation Impacts Business Valuation

Two businesses with similar financial results can experience very different outcomes depending on how prepared they are for diligence, scrutiny, and transfer.

Published

Dec 1, 2025

How to Evaluate Risk When Buying a Business

Buying a business is rarely about finding opportunity — it’s about understanding risk.

Published

Dec 1, 2025

Common Mistakes Buyers Make

Buying a business requires a different mindset than building one from scratch.

Published

May 2, 2026

EBITDA Multiples by Industry: What Buyers Actually Pay

EBITDA multiple is the ratio between a company's enterprise value and its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization.

Published

May 3, 2026

SDE vs. EBITDA: Which One Matters When Selling

SDE captures the total financial benefit available to a single owner who works in the business.

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