Have a read of "Built to Sell". I have no experience in this area, but found that book eye opening. One example: expect to have to work for the buyer for at least a year as part of the contract of sale, part of the payment is vested.
Ask HN: How much should I sell my Web Dev shop for?
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Re: Ask HN: How much should I sell my Web Dev shop for?
#12That's great. I was impressed by your writing. I am happy to see such a topic. Please come to my blog and read it.
https://www.talktowendys.ltd/
Re: Ask HN: How much should I sell my Web Dev shop for?
#13I spend a lot of time reviewing accounts of small businesses with the view of buying them.
I generally boil my offer down to:
3 times NET Profit Plus cash in the bank Less debt Less a working capital adjustment.
I would offer around £300k for your business in a HOT and then head towards Due Diligence looking for reasons to validate that number -/+
Other offers will vary depending on buyer