Resources

Practical guides on selling a small business, understanding business valuation, and navigating the M&A process. Written by Edouard Lyndt, founder of Sundance Financial. Edouard is a Harvard-educated finance expert who has spent over a decade helping firms buy, grow, and sell businesses.

What does a business broker do?
Brokers

What Does a Business Broker Do?

What a broker should do at each stage of a sale, how they differ from real estate agents, and whether you actually need one.

Edouard Lyndt March 2026
Revenue multiples by industry
Valuation

Revenue Multiples by Industry

How many times revenue is a small business worth? See typical revenue multiples across 80+ industries, with worked examples.

Edouard Lyndt February 2026
SDE multiples by industry
Valuation

SDE Multiples by Industry

Average SDE and revenue multiples across 100+ industries, based on 9,500+ small business transactions from BizBuySell.

Edouard Lyndt January 2026
Red flags in business broker contracts
Brokers

Red flags in business broker contracts

Key terms and clauses that business owners should understand before engaging a business broker

Edouard Lyndt December 2025
When is the best time to sell my business?
Selling

When is the best time to sell my business?

Learn why waiting for the 'perfect market' is often a mistake. Main Street valuations remain remarkably stable regardless of economic conditions.

Edouard Lyndt November 2025
What does SDE mean for my business?
Valuation

What does SDE mean for my business?

Understanding Seller Discretionary Earnings is essential whether you're buying, selling, or valuing a small business.

Edouard Lyndt October 2025
Top 3 Pitfalls When Selling a Business
Selling

Top 3 Pitfalls When Selling a Business

Navigating offers and negotiations is a daunting task. Here we talk about the top three things to look out for.

Edouard Lyndt September 2025
How Much is My Business Worth?
Valuation

"How Much is My Business Worth?"

This article breaks down the key approaches to business valuation to help you understand what your business might be worth.

Edouard Lyndt August 2025
A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Selling Your Business
Selling

A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Selling Your Business

Selling a business can be a complex process. We break down the key steps to selling your business.

Edouard Lyndt July 2025