In today’s economy, no one wants to spend money on something they don’t need today. So why do you need an estimate of your company’s value when you don’t expect to leave for several or many years?
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By TomA balance sheet is one of the most common starting places for buyers when attempting to assess the value of your company. The following items that flow through your balance sheet may impact the value of your business more than you think.
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By TomEvery business is unique, and has differences that make it more or less attractive than the average business to potential buyers. It takes a trained M&A professional, or a professional independent business appraiser, to advise a business owner who is interested in learning the value of his or her company.
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By TomHow much is my business worth? I’m uncomfortable with Mr. Schmerler’s answer: “…the price a Buyer offers you that you are willing to accept.” I feel a more complete explanation is: “A business is worth whatever the buyer, seller, and banker agree its worth.
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By TomI recently read a very informative article, written by Doug Robbins, president of Robbinex, Inc., about Earn-outs. Doug, whose company specializes in the sale of mid-sized privately held businesses, addressed these four important topics related to Earn-outs: (i) What is a milestone [when used to determine an Earn-out]?, (ii) What part of the purchase price [is appropriate for an Earn-out]?, (iii) How [is the earn-out] paid?, and (iv) When [is the earn-out] paid?
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By TomMany business owners who are interested in selling their company often ask how the amount of their inventory impacts the value of their business.
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By TomDo you ever wonder why one business has buyers lined up willing to pay top dollar while another sits on the market for months, or even years? What do buyers look for in a prospective business acquisition? …The items, common to all industries, which drive up value, are called “Value Drivers.”
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By TomThe ability to have multiple buyers compete for the acquisition of a business is in every business owner’s best interest. If you receive an unsolicited offer for your business, you may save a fee, but you have no idea if the offer is a good deal for you. A competitive bidding process (*) is the only way to ensure that you receive the best price and terms for the sale of your business.
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By TomThere is a well-known business adage that says “every company is for sale at the right price.” Whether you’re actively selling your business or just mildly interested, preparing your business for sale will help improve current efficiency and bottom-line profit by exposing ineffective processes and operational deficits.
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By TomTwo businesses can look identical, but have very different valuations. We look at 400 different qualitative aspects of the business, and provide a prioritized list of issues to make a better business.
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