Valuation
Three Basic Factors of Earnings
Two businesses for sale could report the same numeric value for "earnings" and yet be far from equal. Three factors…
Creating Value in Privately Held Companies
“As shocking as it may sound, I believe that most owners of middle market private companies do not really know…
What Would Your Business Sell For?
There is the old anecdote about the immigrant who opened his own business in the United States. Like many small…
Checklist for Valuation
1. Start with the business - Value Drivers: Size, growth rate, management, niche, history - Value Detractors: Customer concentration Poor financials…
Simplifying the Valuation
“There are many reasons for valuing an entity, and those circumstances can lead to different outcomes…For instance, a business’s value…