Use these valuation tips to calculate a small business’s worth. by Sherron Lumley One of the most important factors to consider in buying or selling a small business is how best to calculate what the business is worth. Without that critical calculation, it is impossible to determine a fair value for the business and negotiations on a potential deal will likely come to naught, regardless of whether you are buying or selling. “The value of a business is in the eye of the beholder and...