# Horizon vs. Value Builder: which is right for you? · Horizon

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Comparison · Value assessment

# Horizon vs. Value Builder

The short answer

Value Builder gives you a score on what drives value. Horizon runs a buyer-style review of your actual numbers and operations, gives you your number, then works with you to raise it and sell well if you choose.

## Side by side

Value BuilderHorizon

What you getA score from a questionnaireYour number from a buyer-style review

DepthSelf-reported answersOne day with you, four weeks of our analysis

After the scoreDepends on your advisorA 90-day value sprint and a 1:1 Partner

Help sellingDepends on your advisorExit Partnership with an M&A lead from day one

GuaranteeNot stated[We find $200,000 in value, or your money back](/guarantee)

Value Builder: A questionnaire-based score of the drivers of company value, created by John Warrillow and delivered through certified advisors.

## Which is right for you?

Choose Value Builder if

You want a quick, low-cost read on the drivers of value.

Choose Horizon if

You want your real number, and a team to move it.

Can you use both?

Yes. A score is a good start. The Value Baseline tells you what it means in dollars.

## Common questions

### Is the Value Baseline a questionnaire?

No. It is a buyer-style review of your financials and operations, with one day of your time and four weeks of our analysis.

### What does the 10x Guarantee cover?

We find $200,000 in value, or your money back. It applies to owners who share full financials and complete their Value Day. [How the guarantee works →](/guarantee)

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## Start with what it’s worth.

Whatever else you use, the Value Baseline tells you where your business stands today and the moves that raise it.

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