How Important is Industry Specialization for Business Valuations?
For some professional services, industry specialization matters. A professional’s focus and in-depth knowledge of a particular industry can offer tremendous value to the client. I am regularly asked about industry experience and if I specialize in select industries to...
If You’re Planning a Business Sale, Plan on a Certified Business Valuation
Are you thinking about retiring or selling your business in the New Year? If so, getting a business valuation should be an essential component of your plans. Certified business appraisers can help facilitate a business sale by determining the fair market value of a...
Selling a Business, Charitable Contributions, and IRS Compliance: The Importance of the Business Valuation
We have built our reputation on preparing detailed, defensible, and thorough business valuations for small and mid-sized privately held companies. When values matter, it is important to have an objective, certified business appraisal that will stand up to scrutiny...
Divorce and Business Valuations: The Importance of an Objective Business Appraisal as Part of Determining the Equitable Distribution of Assets
Divorces are emotional. There are many considerations, including custody of children and distribution of assets. For many couples going through a divorce, determining the equitable distribution of assets is complicated when one party owns a privately held business. In...
Does Impartiality Matter in a Business Valuation?
Yes, impartiality is extremely important. In fact, our work is always equitable, fair, and undertaken without bias which is a major reason why our valuations are highly defensible. Our work is USPAP compliant. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice...
Honored to Receive Prestigious NACVA Award at National Conference
At the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) Conference in June, Lou Pereira received the Massachusetts State Chapter President Leadership Award. “Being recognized in this way is a tremendous honor for me,” Lou observed, “adding that the...
Independence Matters Every Day in Business Valuations
As July 4th approaches, Americans seem poised to celebrate Independence Day with more spirit than ever. Yet, here at Merrimack Business Appraisers, independence holds meaning for us all year long. In order to promote and preserve the public trust, our appraisal...
When Values Matter – Objectivity is a Must
Did you know that an appraiser must promote and preserve the public trust inherent in appraisal practice by observing the highest standards of professional ethics? We at Merrimack Business Appraisers pride ourselves on being unfailingly objective. The Appraisal...
When Values Matter – Choose Your Business Appraiser Carefully
Welcome to the first edition of When Values Matter. We hope you will find this blog informative and educational as we explore various topics related to business valuation for small and mid-sized private companies, including closely-held family businesses. With today’s...