The list below details some of the factors that will affect the value of a business (this list is by no means exhaustive):
- The PEST (Political Economical Social Technological) factors affecting the business
- The Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities and Threats affecting the business
- Regulatory compliance issues
- History of the business
- The financial position of the business taking in to consideration the past, present and future
- The value of a business’s staff, suppliers, stock, know-how and trade secrets
