Knowing your business’s market value is important information for any business owner, whether you plan to sell your business, are doing estate planning with your financial advisor, or are interested in obtaining a loan. While determining the value of your company is important, like most busy owners, you are probably also wondering, how long does a business valuation take? On …
7 Steps to Selling a Business
The timeline and details involved in selling a business can vary widely depending on the company’s size, location, and industry; but, the overall steps to selling a business are fairly consistent across the board. We recommend using a professional advisor to help you get top dollar. Below, we outline the 7 steps to selling a business which are typical whether …
5 Important Valuation Concepts Every Business Owner Should Understand
Whether you are thinking of selling your business or just want to know how much it is worth, a business valuation is the single most useful piece of financial information about any business. Many different internal and external factors contribute to the value of a business, and although these factors vary significantly by market and industry, there are five important …
4 Common Valuation Methods for a Company
There are four main valuation methods used to determine the value of a business. The variety of methods is actually important because no single method or formula is perfect on its own. It is wise to choose a valuation utilizing multiple valuation methods for a company to determine the most accurate price for the business. Below, you will find four …
How to Value a Business With No Assets: 3 Options
Establishing the physical asset value of a business is a fairly straightforward task. But what about the value of intangible assets? Furthermore, what about a service business that has minimal to no assets, physical or otherwise? Thankfully, assets are not a requirement for a business to have value. Profit, or the potential for profit, is; so, let’s consider how to …
How to Value an IT Business
As a business owner and entrepreneur, the importance of planning for the future of your IT business is likely at the forefront of your mind, especially in today’s economic climate. The forward-thinking nature of an entrepreneur, especially in the technology space, is a valuable trait for staying a step ahead of trends and cycles of business. But, time and again, …
How often should I re-value my business?
Especially in today’s economic climate, it is common for a business owner to wonder, “How often should I re-value my business? “or “How long is a business valuation valid?” The short and sweet answer is once a year. The long and honest answer is it depends. First, the answer depends on the purpose of the valuation. It then depends on …
Top 4 Business Valuation Methods: Which Business Valuation Formula is Right for Me?
Multiple business valuation methods can be used to determine a business’s value. Although several methods are considered standard, when compared to each other, one business valuation formula will undoubtedly result in a different value than another formula. Add to that the wide variation of industry-specific factors, and you can understand why valuing a business is really more of a craft …
COVID-19 Valuation Considerations
If you are a business owner, you have undoubtedly wondered how much longer we will face this global pandemic. You have probably also wondered, “What is the effect of COVID-19 on business valuations?” The short answer is: It depends. Here are some more details to help explain the effect of COVID-19 on business valuations: How will COVID-19 affect business valuations? …
How to Value a Business (Accurately)
Knowing how to accurately value a business involves multiple methods and formulas. When comparing and using multiple valuation methods, this will commonly result in different values for each valuation method. Utilizing these variations of value can actually help provide a more well-rounded valuation; but add the abundance of industry-specific considerations, and suddenly, “how to value a business” becomes much more …










