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Intrinsic Value per Share and the Roadmap to Measurable Value Creation
In my previous article, Value is in the Eye of the Beholder, I presented the idea that the definition of value can vary depending on the stakeholder. I stated that for...
By: Erick Hamdan
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How Does Working Capital Impact the Value of Your Business?
How does working capital impact the value of my business? Firstly, an overriding principle of valuation, particularly in valuing operational going concerns businesses,...
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Considerations for Management Teams in Private Equity Buyouts
When one thinks of private equity buyouts, the first topic that comes to mind is rarely the consideration for the management team. However, the human element should not...
By: Chris Stavrou
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How Goodwill Impacts Business Value
According to a 2010 study by KPMG titled, "Intangible Assets and Goodwill," more than 50% of the purchase price of a business is typically attributed to...
By: Rose Stabler
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5 Things Running Taught Me About Building a Valuable Business
I recently ran my first half marathon. Think that has nothing to do with business? I would have agreed with you. However, what I discovered is that the process of...
By: John Carvalho | President, Divestopedia Inc.
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Sale Process
There Are Lots of Buyers. That's Great, Right?
We receive calls and emails from individuals, companies, and investors looking for lower middle market businesses almost on a daily basis. A typical kind of request...
By: Erik Twohig
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A Closer Look at What Drives and Influences Business Valuations
Helping business owners understand what drives an enterprise valuation and what specific actions should be taken in order to enhance that value are two of the most...
By: Kevin Ramsier
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How Do I Attract a High Multiple for My Business? - The Sales Process
I noted in my previous article that there are two broad answers to this question. The first answer concerns the business itself, and the second one concerns the sales...
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Reliable Financial Data Is a Top Driver of Business Value
The lack of financial integrity is one of the most common hurdles encountered during the process of selling a small business. What is being bought or sold is primarily a...
By: Rose Stabler
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Sale Process
The Benefits of Effective Due Diligence for Investors and Business Owners
Due diligence is the first opportunity investors have to do a deep dive into a potential merger or acquisition of a target business.Who Performs Due Diligence...
By: Jim Grebey | President
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How to Sell a Business Today for a Price Based on Future Worth
While there are official ways to value a business for tax or litigation purposes, there is no valuation "standard" when it comes to selling businesses. As the...
By: Clinton Lee
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Why Mid-Market Companies Are Valued Lower than Their Public Company Peers
For public companies, analysts express the value of the business as a multiple of earnings. It is called the price-earnings ratio or PE ratio. If the price of a stock is...
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