Remember your awesome lemonade stand business? Well, what if you wanted to know how much it’s worth, or maybe even sell it to someone else? That’s where business valuation comes in. It’s like figuring out the price tag for your entire business!
Maybe you want to start a new, more exciting business, and you decide to sell your lemonade stand to a younger sibling or friend.
This is a fancy way of saying, “What else could I be doing with my time and money?” If your lemonade stand is worth a lot, maybe it’s worth keeping. If not, perhaps it’s time to try something new!
Imagine your little brother wants to buy your lemonade stand. How do you decide on a fair price? Here are some things to consider:
This is the most important part! Let’s say your lemonade stand makes $50 profit each month.
A business that’s been successful for a long time might be worth more because it’s proven to work.
Your lemonade stand might include a table, signs, jugs, and your secret recipe. All these things add value!
If you’ve created a system where anyone can run the stand successfully, that makes it more valuable.
Some businesses are based on trends that might not last long. Luckily, lemonade has been popular for a very long time!
When valuing a business, experts often use something called a multiplier. It’s like a magic number that changes depending on the type of business. For example:
Why the difference? Some businesses are more stable or have more growth potential, which makes them worth more.
Let’s value your lemonade stand:
So, your lemonade stand might be worth about $600!
But wait! Don’t forget to add in the value of your equipment and your super-secret lemonade recipe. Let’s say that’s worth another $100.
Final Lemonade Stand Value: $700
When grown-ups sell bigger businesses, they often hire experts called business brokers. These brokers look at:
Remember, valuing a business isn’t just about money. It’s also about your time, your goals, and what opportunities you might be missing out on. Maybe selling your lemonade stand would give you the time and money to start that dog-walking business you’ve been dreaming about!
Valuing a business can be tricky, but it’s an important skill for any entrepreneur. Who knows? Maybe someday you’ll be valuing a big company of your own!
Verse 1:
Lemonade stand on the street
Time to count what makes it sweet
Profits, time, and secret sauce
Add it up without a pause
Pre-Chorus:
Monthly earnings, yearly too
Equipment and your special brew
Multiply by magic number
What’s it worth? Don’t you wonder?
Chorus:
What’s It Worth? Let’s figure out
Add it up, remove the doubt
Profits, time, and special things
What’s It Worth? Your business sings
Verse 2:
One year’s profit might be fine
For lemonade that’s mighty fine
Restaurants get three times more
Tech companies? The sky’s the door!
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Bridge:
More than money, time, and fun
It’s about what you have done
Sell it now or make it grow?
What’s It Worth? Now you know!
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Outro:
What’s It Worth? You’ve learned to see
Your business value, yours to be
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