11 Ways to Maximize Business Value Long Before the Sale
Business owners can gain great negotiating power by maximizing the value of their business long before taking it to the market. The key to improving b…
Category: Valuation
So Your Valuation Isn’t What You Expected
Business valuation is the process that determines the economic value of a business unit or a company. Business owners get business valuations for many reasons,…
After the Valuation: Create Value for Owners, Investors, Employees, Customers
A business valuation reveals the company’s current market value (CMV), accurate data every business owner needs even when not planning to exit. Business valuation benefits…
Funded Buy-Sell: Using the Insurance Option for “Buy-Out” Funding
Undoubtedly, the most valuable employees of any business are its owners. They are the foundation of the business. They are the organizers and operators and…
After the Valuation: Create Value for Your Suppliers
Most business owners and entrepreneurs are unaware of the business valuation process, what it entails, and how to go about it. The business valuation process…
After the Valuation: Focus on Your Strengths, Eliminate Your Weaknesses
You take a risk founding a business, and you take an additional risk not knowing its value. Routine business valuation verifies your company’s worth and…
Search Funds Defined: Pros and Cons
Search funds make good potential buyers for small- and middle-market business owners looking to exit their companies. H. Irving Grousbeck, a professor at Stanford University’s…
After the Valuation: Align Company Goals and Objectives with Value Creation
Have you ever wondered about the worth of your business? You’re not alone if you don’t know or only have a ballpark figure in mind.…
After Your Valuation: Enhance Corporate Culture for Value Creation
To maximize their companies’ value, business owners develop business growth plans with defined goals. It can be a real challenge to achieve those goals if…
What Is Recapitalization?
During times of financial turbulence, a business may require restructuring. A company with a high debt-to-equity ratio may re-purchase its shares from the open market,…
