Business Valuation

Let’s say the owners of a family business are ready to cash out by selling the company. Obviously, they want to maximize the after-tax sales proceeds. […]

What if a divorce threatens to tear a family business apart? It’s bad enough when a marriage ends, but it’s even worse when the former spouses both […]

Trying to evaluate evaluate how well a company is performing? Any performance measurement or benchmarking system should include business value as one of its primary metrics. Here […]

As the estates of Michael Jackson and J.D. Salinger illustrate, taxpayers and the IRS often disagree about the fair market value of unique assets — such as […]

A closely held company is often the most valuable asset the owner possesses. It’s important to know exactly how much the owner’s investment is worth for many reasons. This article […]

Valuing a family business can help determine whether the owner should keep it, sell it or pass it on to a family member — either now or […]

When one considers how the value of an asset will be determined, it’s common to think about which method the appraiser will use or whether discounts may […]

When hiring a business appraiser, you typically get what you pay for. An inexpensive provider may actually cost more over the long-run by skipping key valuation steps, overlooking […]