1
What type of business do you run?
Select the category that best describes your business. This determines the valuation multiple range used in your results.
2
Tell us about your financials
Use your most recent full financial year. All figures in AUD. If you're unsure, use your best estimate — you can refine later.
Annual Revenue
$
Total sales / turnover for the year
Annual Net Profit (before owner salary)
$
Profit after expenses, before paying yourself
Your Annual Salary / Draw
$
What you pay yourself from the business
Years in Business
Older, established businesses often attract higher multiples
3
How much does the business depend on you?
This is the single most important factor in your valuation multiple. Be honest — buyers and brokers will find out during due diligence.
4
Which Harness programme are you considering?
Your investment in documentation is compared directly against your estimated valuation uplift.
Your business could be worth $0 more.
Today — undocumented
$0
at ~2.0x SDE
- Knowledge lives in your head
- Business depends on your presence
- Buyer sees key-person risk
- Limited buyer pool
- Negotiating from weakness
→
After the Harness Method
$0
at ~3.5x SDE
- Every process documented
- Business runs without you
- Buyer sees evidence, not promises
- Broader buyer pool
- Negotiating from strength
Estimated Value Uplift
$0
0x
Return on
Harness Investment
Harness Investment
The Business Staging Comparison
| Investment | Cost | Estimated return |
|---|---|---|
| Home staging (1.5% of $1M property) | ~$15,000 | $30K–$150K |
| Harness Method (12 months) | $14,400 | — |
| Your estimated ROI on the Harness investment | — | |
Your Numbers at a Glance
Annual revenue—
Net profit—
Owner salary added back—
Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE)—
Current estimated value (undocumented)—
Estimated value after Harness Method—
Harness investment—
Net value created
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Important disclaimer: This calculator provides an indicative estimate only and should not be relied upon as a formal business valuation. Valuation multiples vary significantly based on industry conditions, business-specific circumstances, buyer type, market timing, and many other factors. Multiple ranges are based on publicly available Australian broker data, Nash Advisory, Prosperity Advisers, BDO Australia, RSM Global, Oasis Partners, and Flippa market data (2025H2). We strongly recommend obtaining a formal valuation from a qualified business broker or accountant before making any financial decisions. The Harness Method investment and valuation uplift shown are estimates based on typical outcomes and do not constitute a guarantee of any specific result.