Thousands of businesses throughout the United States reap the benefits of employee stock ownership plans (ESOP). In an ESOP, employees are enabled to become shareholders of their company. This can provide them with a substantial retirement plan. As such, employee...
Over 4.5 million businesses are started in the United States every year and nearly 33 million already exist. One of the best ways for business owners to prepare for challenges is to obtain an annual business valuation. The purpose of a business valuation is to equip...
Small businesses employ over 60 million people in the United States. That is nearly half of America’s private workforce. As such, small businesses play an important role in our economy. In addition, operating a small business is very rewarding for business owners. If...
If you own a business or plan on acquiring one, understanding the true value of the business is pivotal. As such, it is beneficial to receive a purchase price allocation valuation. Purchase price allocation (PPA) is the process of valuing each asset and liability of a...
The United States has the largest economy in the world. This could not be true without small businesses. Studies show that over 99% of all businesses in America are considered small businesses. Operating a small business can be very rewarding. If you are preparing to...
Studies show that 70% of business partnerships eventually fail. Navigating a marital or partnership dissolution can be complicated for business owners. When business partners split up due to divorce or other reasons, they must agree on what will happen with the...