Before you contact a business valuation professional, ask yourself the following five questions to help streamline the valuation process and avoid unnecessary confusion down the road:

Business valuation experts often rely on prospective financial statements when applying the discounted cash flow (DCF) method to value a private business interest. […]

There are three commonly accepted techniques for valuing a closely held business: the cost (or asset-based) approach, the market approach and the income […]

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In today’s global economy, an established business might consider expanding its revenue base by acquiring or merging with a company in an emerging […]

Discounts for lack of marketability are well established when valuing minority interests in closely held businesses. But many valuation experts believe that controlling […]

Businesses face uncertain conditions today, including geopolitical and cybersecurity risks, inflation concerns, environmental issues, and a lack of clarity about future tax laws […]

Manufacturers are as varied as the products they make. They come in different sizes and specialties. So no universal […]

A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling resolves a circuit split on a business valuation issue — and it could have a major impact […]

Shareholders who own a minority interest in a business may not always agree with key decisions made by controlling shareholders. For instance, a […]