Business Valuation Insights
Expert analysis and guidance on business valuations, financial modelling, and strategic decision-making for Australian businesses.
2026-05-11
Discount Rates for SME Valuations: What Rate Should You Use in 2026?
Practical guidance on selecting discount rates for Australian SME valuations. What rates the market is using, how to justify your choice, and when higher or lower is appropriate.
2026-05-08
How Much Does a Business Valuation Cost in Australia? (2026 Guide)
A transparent breakdown of business valuation costs in Australia for SMEs. What different report types cost, what you get for each price point, and when paying more is worth it.
2026-04-14
Scenario Analysis and Sensitivity Testing in Financial Models: A Guide for Decision-Makers
How scenario analysis and sensitivity testing improve financial models for better decision-making. Practical guidance for SME owners and advisors using what-if analysis.
2026-03-31
Business Valuation for Franchise Due Diligence: What Buyers Need to Know
How to approach business valuation when buying a franchise in Australia. Key metrics, due diligence steps, and understanding the value drivers specific to franchise businesses.
2026-03-17
Financial Model Audit: How to Ensure Your Numbers Are Decision-Grade
What goes into a financial model audit, why it matters, and how to ensure your model can withstand investor, lender, and board scrutiny.
2026-03-03
Business Valuation for CGT and Estate Planning: What Australian SME Owners Need to Know
Understanding the role of business valuation in capital gains tax events, estate planning, and trust restructures. A practical guide for business owners and their advisors.
2026-02-17
3-Way Financial Models for Business Decision-Making: A Practical Guide
How integrated three-way financial models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) support better business decisions. A guide for Australian SME owners and advisors.
2026-02-03
Goodwill and Intangible Assets: Valuation Challenges for Service Businesses
Why service businesses often have significant goodwill value—and why it's harder to value than tangible assets. A guide to understanding and valuing goodwill for Australian professional and service firms.
2026-01-20
Discounted Cash Flow Valuation: A Practical Walkthrough for SME Owners
How discounted cash flow valuation works in practice for Australian SMEs. A step-by-step walkthrough of building a DCF model, selecting discount rates, and interpreting the results.
2026-01-15
Business Valuation Methods: A Complete Guide for SME Owners
Learn the three main approaches to valuing a business: income-based, market-based, and asset-based methods. Essential reading for business owners considering sale or acquisition.
2026-01-06
Small Business Acquisition: A Complete Valuation Framework for Buyers
A step-by-step framework for assessing and valuing a small business acquisition. How buyers can evaluate target businesses, avoid overpaying, and structure deals effectively.
2025-12-23
Capital Raising for SMEs: What Investors Look for in Financial Models
What Australian investors and lenders actually examine when reviewing a business's financial model for capital raising. Practical guidance for SMEs preparing for equity or debt funding.
2025-12-09
How to Prepare Your Business for a Valuation in 2026
A practical checklist for Australian SMEs preparing for a professional business valuation. What documents to gather, what adjustments to make, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
2025-11-25
EBITDA vs Free Cash Flow: Which Metric Matters for Business Valuation
Understand the difference between EBITDA and free cash flow in business valuation. Why FCF often tells a truer story for Australian SMEs, and when each metric is most appropriate.
2025-11-11
What Is Business Valuation? A Beginner's Guide for Australian SME Owners
A clear, practical introduction to business valuation for Australian business owners. Learn what valuation means, when you need one, and how the process works from a Chartered Accountant's perspective.