May 21, 2020 | Business Valuation, Buying a Business, Selling a Business, Small Business
If you decide to sell your business to an outside acquirer, you must decide between a financial and a strategic buyer. These two buyers have quite different motivations. Understanding these differences is key to helping you get a good selling price for your business....
May 18, 2020 | Business Valuation, Intellectual Property, Small Business
Intellectual property is often one of the largest assets a business has. It can also be the foundation of a business’s market dominance and profitability. As such, when selling your company, these intangible assets can be very valuable. Particularly in mergers...
May 12, 2020 | Business Valuation, Goodwill, Small Business, Value Drivers
Goodwill represents the intangible value of your business above and beyond the value of the identified tangible assets. Tangible assets may include items such as land, equipment, and cash flows. The intangible value may include items such as copyrights, trademarks,...
May 5, 2020 | Business Valuation, Estate Planning, Small Business, Succession Planning
Transferring your family business is often a large process for small business owners. Having an effective succession plan in place helps avoid many of the potential pitfalls in the transition. Whether you are ready to retire or plan to be a part of the business until...
May 4, 2020 | Business Valuation, Estate Planning, Small Business, Succession Planning
Many small business owners spend a lifetime building their business. But many fail to plan the transition of their business. This transition process is known as succession planning. It can be difficult for an owner to decide whether to sell, dissolve, or transfer the...
Apr 29, 2020 | Business Appraisal, Business Valuation, Estate Planning, Small Business
Family-owned businesses are frequently a part of estate and succession planning. As a business owner, your family business is often one of the largest assets in your estate. If you are gifting or transferring ownership, particularly for closely-held businesses, a...
