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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...
Why I Teach.
Over the years, I have taught accounting and finance classes at Fitchburg State University, Southern New Hampshire University, and Franklin Pierce College. When asked, “Why do you teach?” it prompted me to think about the profound impact teaching has had on me and the...
Could this be the year to sell or gift your business?
We turn the calendar and we face the unknown. For some, it is a time of excitement and anticipation while for others, a source of uncertainty and foreboding. What will the New Year bring for you and your business? More importantly, are you taking charge to make 2023...
Transferring Wealth as Part of a Well-Thought-Out Plan
The Window of Opportunity is Closing Many trusted advisors, including wealth managers, financial planners, accountants, and estate attorneys, refer their clients to Merrimack Business Appraisers to prepare a business valuation as part of a broader plan to transfer...
Wide Variability of Performance Pre- & Post-Pandemic
A Best Practice for Determining Business Valuations Some thrived. Some closed. Some crashed early in the pandemic and now are making a comeback to pre-pandemic performance levels. One thing is certain: it has not been dull. Since early 2020, we have seen tremendous...
Business Valuations of Residential Properties
Scenarios for Tax, Gift & Estate Planning In my last blog, I shared that I thoroughly enjoy working on unique scenarios where a business valuation is needed. A business valuation is often part of a well-thought-out business plan to protect business interests and...