Oct 3, 2019 | Business, Business Plan, Exit Strategy, Small Business, Value Enhancement
Each year, thousands of businesses change ownership. Yet, many owners don’t maximize the financial proceeds from this historic event. This event is a one-time opportunity to monetize the years invested in the business. One of the primary reasons why business owners...
Sep 20, 2019 | Business, Business Valuation, Small Business, Value Enhancement
Financial statement analysis is used by many groups of people. Some of these include investors and creditors who are making investment and lending decisions. Most importantly, business owners can use them to measure the effectiveness of their operations, investments,...
Sep 17, 2019 | Building Trust, Business, Business Valuation, Small Business, Value Drivers, Value Enhancement
What makes your business valuable to potential buyers? What factors can increase your business valuation? Tangible assets such as land and equipment are only a small part of what makes your company valuable. Often intellectual capital, the intangible part of a...
Sep 4, 2019 | Business, Business Valuation, Small Business, Value Enhancement
Business value is not just tangible assets such as land, equipment, and cash flows, but rather a mixture of tangible and intangible assets. As a small business owner, an important intangible asset to know of is goodwill. It is important to know what goodwill is and...
Jul 19, 2019 | Business, Business Valuation, Small Business, Value Drivers, Value Enhancement
The following are several key value drivers considered in business valuation that can be utilized in your business today. Consider each of these value drivers throughout the life of your business and understand how they impact the value when selling your business. For...
Jul 2, 2019 | Business, Business Valuation, Financing, Small Business, Value Enhancement
As a small business owner, one of your most important assets is your business. It not only provides a living, but also independence, a degree of financial security, and potentially your future retirement. Often it is more valuable than your personal residence. We hear...