Platform History
27+ years online helping Canadian business buyers and sellers — and evolving into a lender-accepted, modern valuation platform.
By the Numbers
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Milestone Timeline
How the Platform Evolved
From Listings to Valuation Storytelling
- Early years: efficient listings and buyer–seller matching.
- Today: structured narratives that explain why a business is valuable.
- Integration with the 25 Factors and inspection notes to support FMV.
From Static Pages to Structured Reports
- Clean cards, tables, and checklists for faster comprehension.
- Consistent components across pages to reduce cognitive load.
- Shareable URLs suited for lenders and legal review.
Trust & Compliance
- Clear FMV alignment; plain-language explanations of methods.
- Inspection detail supports fraud prevention and verification.
- Accessible, mobile-first, and SEO-ready content structure.
Design System
- Unified topbar + hero; card and table styles.
- Readable typography; subtle shadows and edges.
- Dark footer bar for consistent branding.
Case Snapshots (Illustrative)
Short anonymized examples to show how the methodology informs outcomes.
Manufacturing (SK)
Applied 25 factors; normalized owner comp; separated equipment value from process IP. Result: clearer FMV basis for financing.
Hospitality (BC)
5 Senses inspection validated condition; improvements documented; intangible brand position scored. Reduced lender questions.
Services (ON)
Dominance-in-market and client-base stability drove valuation; risk/opportunity noted with staffing pipeline plan.
Today & What’s Next
- Continue refining factors scoring and presentation clarity.
- Expand examples library and guidance for industry-specific nuances.
- Improve lender/counsel handoff with concise summaries and appendices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cost of a business valuation?
Our average fee is about $3,500, with a typical range of $1,500–$15,000 depending on size, complexity, documents, and deadlines.
Are your valuations court-ready?
Yes. Reports are prepared to be defensible in negotiations and courtrooms, supported by case law and Eric Jordan’s 25 Factors model.
Do you handle CRA s.85 and s.86 filings?
Yes. We routinely complete valuations for CRA s.85 rollovers and s.86 estate freezes, ensuring compliance and fair market value support.
Do you provide Shariah-compliant valuations?
Yes. We deliver fair, transparent, Shariah-compliant valuations aligned with ethical standards and documentation requirements.
What size business valuations can you do?
We value businesses from a few hundred thousand dollars to a few hundred million. We recently completed a $225M USD valuation on Nov 1, 2025. Most of our work is between $500K and $10M; a simple $500K valuation is typically around $3,500.