Feb 15, 2023 | Business Valuation, Printing Company, Value Drivers
A key to understanding how to value a printing company is understanding the industry. Only two of the industry’s largest companies have market shares of over 1 percent. As such, a significant part of industry sales is made up of smaller companies. This means the...
Feb 13, 2023 | Business Valuation, Engineering firm, Value Drivers
The engineering services industry experienced a significant decline during the 2020 pandemic. This industry rises and falls on the shoulders of the economy. Although economic conditions have greatly improved, they continue to impact this industry. When valuing an...
Jan 31, 2023 | Business Appraiser, Business Valuation, Dry Cleaning
The 2020 pandemic caused a serious decline in the dry cleaning industry. Although conditions have been revamped, the industry is not expected to make a full recovery. Businesses switched to casual dress codes, and consumers use cheaper dry cleaning alternatives. For...
Jan 27, 2023 | Auto Mechanic Shop, Business Appraiser, Business Valuation, Value Drivers
In the auto mechanic industry, a few major players produce a notable amount of revenue. Nonetheless, barriers to entry are low and small businesses dominate this industry. In recent years, the auto mechanics industry has experienced healthy growth. This trend is...
Jan 17, 2023 | Business Appraisal, Business Appraiser, Business Valuation, Buying a Business, Small Business
When stock market returns decline, many investors turn to small businesses. And who wouldn’t? While small businesses involve more risk, their rate of return often averages between 15% and 30%. (And we have seen small businesses that do far better). Additionally,...
Jan 10, 2023 | Business Valuation, Counseling Center, Value Drivers
With increased awareness of the importance of mental health, the outlook for counseling centers is positive. As such, this creates an enormous opportunity for individuals looking to buy, grow, or sell a counseling center. The counseling services industry includes...