What Is Seller's Discretionary Earnings and Why Does It Matter

What Is Seller's Discretionary Earnings and Why Does It Matterby: Donna HarrisPublished on: 13/07/2026

Seller's Discretionary Earnings — SDE — is the number that determines what your business is actually worth to a buyer. Most small business owners have never heard of it. Here's what it is, how it's calculated, and why your books determine your multip

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What Is Seller's Discretionary Earnings and Why Does It Matter

Why Clean Books Are the Foundation of a Free Business

Why Clean Books Are the Foundation of a Free Businessby: Donna HarrisPublished on: 10/07/2026

Freedom isn't just a political idea — for a small business owner, it's a financial reality. Clean books are what make it possible to make real decisions, build real wealth, and run a business without fear. Here's why.

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Why Clean Books Are the Foundation of a Free Business

American Entrepreneurship and the Books Behind It

American Entrepreneurship and the Books Behind Itby: Donna HarrisPublished on: 09/07/2026

The greatest entrepreneurs in American history had one thing in common beyond vision and grit — they kept meticulous financial records. Here's what 250 years of American entrepreneurship can teach today's small business owner about their books.

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American Entrepreneurship and the Books Behind It