Exploring How Businesses Are Valued: And Why It Matters

Tuesday 5th May | 14:00 – 15:00 | Online Webinar via Teams

Understanding what drives the value of a business is critical for directors, owner‑managers and shareholders, whether you are planning an exit, preparing for investment, navigating disputes, or simply curious about how your business would be viewed through a buyer’s lens.

In this practical webinar, fds Chairman Jo Haigh and CEO Poonam Kaur will guide you through the real factors that influence business valuation and what you can do to enhance it.

Topics covered during the webinar will include:

  • What “value” really means and why price ≠ value
  • The different lenses of valuation: market, intrinsic and emotional
  • Key valuation methods (multiples, DCF, asset‑based, etc.)
  • The true drivers of business value – beyond the numbers
  • Common owner‑manager misconceptions
  • Q&A to finish.

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of:

  • How your business would be viewed through the eyes of a buyer
  • The internal and external factors affecting valuation
  • Practical steps to improve and protect business value
  • How to position your business more confidently for its next chapter

Whether you’re planning for exit, navigating succession, considering investment, or simply curious about what your business might be worth, this session will give you the clarity and insight you need.

>> Registration link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ad599ee0-5f37-4afb-8fd7-35283569eb96@bff15fc3-85fe-4f0f-b8c0-39c7643417c5