Understanding Business Valuations
Quite simply, a business valuation is a process and set of procedures used to determine what a business worth. Sounds unambiguous, right? But it takes more than just plugging numbers into a formula — a credible business valuation requires knowledge, preparation, and...
When to Hire a Business Advisor
How to Overcome Customer Concentration Objection When Selling a Business
What is the Value of My Business and How to Improve It?
Understanding the Business Buyer Types When Selling Your Business
How Can a Broker’s Opinion of Value Help a Business Owner?
A Broker’s Opinion of Value, or BOV, can help an owner determine what the business would sell for on the open market. This, in relation to an owner’s “pain” level, are often enough to make a decision if they are ready to sell.
Earnings Growth Versus Revenue Growth
Contribution Margin Formula
Working Capital Adjustment
EBITDA Margin and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Discount Rate
Business Goodwill
Business Value
Cap Rate
FF&E
Buy-Side and Sell-Side
Middle Market
Quick Business Valuation
Intangible Assets
Key Questions When Transferring Your Family’s Business
Anyone who owns a family business is intimately familiar with the blood, sweat, and tears associated with building and then keeping the business viable. Nevertheless, it is not unusual for the business entrepreneur to postpone consideration of various issues involved in transferring the business to the next generation, including determining the value of the business.
Understanding Business Valuations (Transition Plan for the Business Owner)
At some point in time, every business owner will leave their business (voluntarily or involuntarily). Through proper planning, an owner should expect to achieve their desired goals. Statistics show that the value of an owner’s business accounts for over 90% of their personal wealth. However, more than 75% of all business owners do not have a formal transition plan in place.
