Owner’s guides
Owner guides
Practical homework for Main Street owners 55+ planning the next chapter — valuation, SDE, owner dependence, exit readiness / Health Score, exit strategy, and selling readiness. Planning estimates, not certified appraisals.
Last updated: September 22, 2026
What is my business worth?
Free planning range (tool page)
What is my RV park worth?
Free planning range for parks & campgrounds (tool page)
What is my HVAC business worth?
Free planning range for heating & cooling shops (tool page)
What is my dental practice worth?
Free planning range for owner-dentists (tool page)
How to value a small business
SDE, multiples, and what moves the range
What is SDE?
Seller’s Discretionary Earnings for Main Street
Owner dependence
Why buyers discount when the business is still a job you own
Exit readiness & Health Score
What buyers mean by ready to sell — and how ValuRight scores it
Business exit strategy for retirement
Timeline, value drivers, and runway for owners 55+
How to sell my business
Owner checklist before you list or take meetings