Identifying and avoiding business valuation pitfalls

Do-it-yourself business valuations and the use of unqualified financial experts can increase the odds of making an error, ...
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How the pros use public data to value private businesses

Business valuation professionals often use public stock market data to value private businesses — even though there are ...
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Valuing professional practices

There are many types of professional practices. Examples include medical, architecture, engineering, accounting, advertising, design and law. From ...
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Business valuation pros can wear two hats

Business valuation pros can wear two hats In adversarial situations — such as divorces, contract breaches and shareholder ...
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Site visits: A critical step in the business valuation process

Site visits: A critical step in the business valuation process Valuing a business requires more effort than just ...
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Selling a private business? A valuation pro can provide peace of mind

Selling a private business? A valuation pro can provide peace of mind Mergers and acquisitions can be stressful ...
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Benchmarking to gauge risk in business valuation

Benchmarking to gauge risk in business valuation Benchmarking — or comparing a company’s financials to those of industry ...
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7 questions to ask about a business valuation report

7 questions to ask about a business valuation report Business valuation experts will usually provide formal written reports ...
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Measuring fair value for financial reporting purposes

Measuring fair value for financial reporting purposes Fair market value is the appropriate standard of value in most ...
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IRS provides roadmap on how to value a private business

IRS provides roadmap on how to value a private business Revenue Ruling 59-60 is a landmark piece of ...
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Valuing a startup business

Valuing a startup business Many startup ventures have never generated positive cash flow — or even revenue. How ...
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Looking to the future when valuing a business

Looking to the future when valuing a business Historical financial results are only relevant in a valuation to ...
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