Can AI reduce the time and cost of business valuations?
We are hearing and reading all about artificial intelligence and the role it may play in our lives. Think about how our lives have changed over the years with new things: from radio to television, from horses to automobiles, from writing letters to texting and...
Divorce & Business Valuations: Rules Vary By State
So, you have a client who is going through a divorce, and they need a business valuation to settle the allocation of assets. Or you are filing for a divorce and need to hire a business valuation professional. Whatever the situation, state-specific knowledge is...
Buyer Beware: you need more than just the valuation number.
When a business valuation matters, supporting details matter. The need for a business valuation is triggered by important situations: selling a business, gifting shares of a business, valuation of assets as part of a divorce settlement, tax matters, and settling...
Need a business appraisal? Ask about the process.
Do you need an appraisal of a business? Whether for gifting shares of a business, settling a divorce, or buying/selling a business, it is important to evaluate the business valuation professional. That may be difficult to do as this may be your first time needing to...
Industry-Focused: Is That a Useful Criterion for Hiring a Business Appraiser?
It is understandable why when evaluating a business valuation professional, some people ask, “Do you specialize in my industry?” For many services, knowing one’s industry can bring great value. It shortens the learning curve and addresses the nuances of your industry...
Wait, there’s more. Another example of ‘Can this business be valued?’
A question I am asked frequently is: Can this business be valued? I have written multiple blogs recently on various scenarios including: Part 1: Valuation of a business that has been operating for years, but with incomplete or poor financial data. Part 2: Valuation of...
Can this business be valued? Third and final in the series.
A common question I am asked is: Can this business be valued? In the first blog in this series, we focused on determining the value of a business that has been operating for years, but with incomplete or poor financial data. The second in the series focused on...
Can this business be valued? Second in a series.
A common question I am asked is: Can this business be valued? In the first blog in this series, the focus was on determining the value of a business that has been operating for years, but with incomplete or poor financial data. The focus of this blog is on valuation...
Tax Liability – Three Examples of How Business Valuations Matter
It’s that time of year when taxes are top of mind. No one wants to pay more than is required. Business valuations can have a significant impact on tax liability and IRS compliance. Read a few examples below of the importance experience and expertise have in achieving...
Can this business be valued? First in a series.
I am regularly asked if this business can be valued. This blog is the first in a series of blogs to explain how value is determined, with the focus being on valuing a business that has been operating for years, but has incomplete or poor data. This situation is quite...
