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# Growing value

Raising what the company is worth.

In this topic

1.  [01How do I increase what my company is worth?](#increase-company-value)
2.  [02Does growing revenue raise my multiple?](#does-revenue-raise-multiple)
3.  [03Should I grow by buying other companies?](#grow-by-acquisition)

01

## How do I increase what my company is worth?

Short answer

Grow the profit a buyer will pay for, and raise the multiple they pay on it. The biggest levers are pricing, recurring revenue, a strong team and less dependence on you.

### What to know

-   Every dollar of lasting profit is worth a multiple of itself.
-   Lower risk raises the multiple on all of your profit.
-   Fix profit leaks before chasing new revenue.

### What to do next

1.  1Find your number today.
2.  2Rank moves by what they add in value.
3.  3Work the top three for 90 days.

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02

## Does growing revenue raise my multiple?

Short answer

Not on its own. Revenue growth helps if it brings lasting profit and lower risk. Growth that depends on you or a few clients can leave the multiple flat.

### What to know

-   Buyers pay for profit they believe will continue.
-   Recurring and diversified revenue earns more than one-off work.
-   Growth with falling margins can lower value.

### What to do next

1.  1Check margin by client and service.
2.  2Shift toward recurring work where you can.
3.  3Spread revenue so no client is too large.

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03

## Should I grow by buying other companies?

Short answer

It can grow profit and your multiple at the same time, but only if you can fold each company onto one platform. Buying without a platform adds work and risk.

### What to know

-   Smaller firms often sell at lower multiples than larger ones.
-   Integration is where the value is made or lost.
-   Your foundations need to be in place first.

### What to do next

1.  1Make sure the business runs without you.
2.  2Define what a good fit looks like.
3.  3Plan integration before you sign.

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Last reviewed September 2026 by the Horizon team. General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.

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