Are you thinking about selling your business? One of the most important decisions to make is determining the listing price. Listing a business too low may leave money on the table. While asking too much, may put off potential buyers. And if it sits on the market too...
With recent events, COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on small businesses. This is true whether you are a small business owner looking to buy, grow, or sell a business. Below we discuss questions a business valuation analyst will ask to better understand what impact...
Life as we know it is changing in large part due to COVID-19 and the events surrounding it. For many closely-held businesses, this is no different. COVID-19 is impacting the valuation process as well. Prior to March 2020, there was really no effect on the value of a...
Technically speaking, you can’t legally sell or transfer a sole proprietorship. However, you can transfer ownership of the business by transferring the ownership of relevant assets. Once you transfer the ownership, the company dissolves. The buyer can then use the...
Changing ownership in a business can happen in several ways depending on whether you are selling the business, adding or deducting a partner or shareholder, or transferring your business to a family member. Below we will discuss how to structure each of these business...
A business valuation forms the foundation for many key aspects of a business. Some of which include strategic planning, buy/sell agreements, tax and estate planning, financial reporting, stock option grants, M&A transactions, and succession/exit plans. A logical...
