Valuation Methods
The Art of Getting Strategic Value for Software Companies
Software companies have a little more leeway in pricing if you can look at buyers strategically. The right buyer will pay more for your...
Determining the Pre-Sale Value of Assets
There are several ways to accurately appraise the value of your assets. Before selling, determine the use value, condition and fair market...
Podcast: Making the Numbers Make Sense in a Valuation, an Interview with Brandon Hall
Valuations are a numbers game and you can increase yours if you have the right approach. Learn what the income method can do for you and...
Company Valuations and Why They're the Wrong Metric for Business Owners
There are lots of valuation methods out there, but is any one of them the right fit for you? Here are some options you may not know about...
Podcast: How Does Wall Street View Your Public Company? An Interview with Roger Sippl of Informix
Public and private companies are valued differently by the types of buyers who want to acquire them. Take some lessons from Roger Sippl of...
A Visual Framework for Business Valuation
Tim Vipond of Corporate Finance Institute offers a visual aide that he's created to help you better understand business valuations and how...
Business Valuation: An Analysis of Risk
In valuing a business, an appraiser must analyze every aspect and quantify his/her analysis of the company’s risk into value. George...
Neutralizing the Due Diligence Grind
Initial indications can be tactically inflated to ensure the acquirer gains access to your confidential information after which this price...
Magic Tricks to Help You Get the Valuation You Want
What witchcraft is this? Let us share three magic tricks to get you the valuation your company deserves.
'I Sold My Business at 10X Multiple.' A Multiple of What (and When)?
How many times have you heard that a company sold for a big multiple? Have you ever wondered what this multiple refers to? This article...
What Is Your Company Actually Worth?
You might have an idea of what your company is worth, but is it accurate? Buyers may not see the same value in your company that you do....
Do You Know What Your Company Is Worth?
Having a proper understanding of the value of your company - despite the fact that banks, shareholders and government agencies never ask...
Traditional Valuation Techniques May not Apply for an Information Technology Company
Traditional valuations work for the average business, but what about your information technology company? Perhaps it's time to consider...
Think About the Long-Term for Maximizing Shareholder Value
Charles Smith shares his insights on how to maximize your company's shareholder value by focusing on some key points which add more value...
Podcast: What Factors Impact Predicting Future Value of a Company? Interview with Ken Sanginario
Predicting future value (and future cash flows) of a company is actually a refined formula. Ken Sanginario shares his years of knowledge...
How Your Company Is Valued Depends on the Buyer
Are you preparing to sell your business? Not all buyers will value your company equally, so make sure you are positioning your business in...
Podcast: Preventative Valuations: How Doing a Valuation Early Impacts Your Sale Price, an Interview with John Carvalho
Why do the pros do business valuations three or more years before they're ready to sell? This Life After Business podcast showcases...
The Importance of Projections in Determining Business Value
It's no secret that valuations are a big part of the business selling process, and it's a critical step. Weighing future projections is a...
The Value of a Valuation
The best valuations cover all the basis. Are you getting the best? Find out what nuances are often overlooked in a business valuation and...
