--- title: 3 questions to ask when valuing a business [video] description: In this video JPAbusiness managing director James Price discusses 3 key factors to consider when valuing a business. image: https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/hubfs/1.%20Images/2.%20Logos,%20staff%20photos,%20email%20signatures%20and%20blog%20bios/Photos%20of%20James%20and%20office/James%20Price%202018%20small.jpg --- 04 December 2018 # 3 questions to ask when valuing a business [video] WRITTEN BYJames Price | JPAbusiness Business valuation is not an exact science and nor is it a simple science. However there are **some factors you should always consider when assessing a business’ value.** The following video lists **3 key factors to consider when valuing a business** and **3 questions you need to ask** to uncover this important information.   The JPAbusiness team has created a number of **free resources** to help our clients and subscribers understand the business valuation process: - [How to assess business value](https://landing.jpabusiness.com.au/how-to-assess-business-value-ebook) **eBook** - [How your online presence affects business value](https://landing.jpabusiness.com.au/how-your-online-presence-affects-business-value-book) **eBook** - [Strategic value](https://landing.jpabusiness.com.au/strategic-value-checklist) **checklist** - [How to calculate Business Maintainable Earnings](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/blog/how-to-calculate-business-maintainable-earnings-infographic) **infographic.** Take a look at our online [Resource Library](https://landing.jpabusiness.com.au/buyer-seller-operator) for more free resources for business operators, buyers and sellers. If you would like advice or support regarding [business valuation](https://www.jpabusiness.com.au/business-valuations), please [contact](https://landing.jpabusiness.com.au/contactus) the experienced team at JPAbusiness on **02 6360 0360** for a confidential, initial discussion. 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