500+ respondents in over 20 industries participated in this survey conducted over roughly 6-months.   Also, over 100 Investment Bankers and Private Equity Firms participated as well.  From the business owners, the average expected valuation was just over $30M with a 7.85x earnings multiple at over 100% Year-over-Year growth.  Some key topics of interest include:

• Top Challenges in Selling a Company
• What makes the biggest impact to Valuation
• Projected Changes to Valuation
• Deal Terms & Challenges
• Impact to the Company Post Sale
• Recommended Advisors for Selling a Company
• Using an Investment Banker/Broker
• Selling your company to a Private Equity
• Best M&A Practices for Entrepreneurs