Valuing a private business requires a custom approach. One size doesn’t fit all companies, especially when it comes to the appropriate standard of […]

Tax affecting is one of the most debated issues when valuing interests in privately held businesses using the income approach. This term refers to discounting the projected […]

It’s important to determine whether a business valuation also calls for a real estate appraisal. While the decision may be relatively straightforward for […]

Historical financial performance is just one piece of the business valuation puzzle. While it provides a starting point, its relevance depends on whether the business is expected […]

Whether your company is a family-run operation, a partnership among friends or a multi-owner enterprise, a buy-sell agreement helps protect it in potentially disruptive “what if” scenarios, […]

Dividing marital assets can be a long, complicated process, especially if a divorce case involves a private business interest. Failure to hire a […]

Valuation professionals use various methods to determine the fair market value of a private business or business interest. One of the more debated techniques is the excess […]

Business valuation professionals often rely on client-prepared financial projections to calculate lost profits and diminution in value. However, courts may exclude expert testimony […]

A business interest’s value is more than just a number to its owner. It represents years of hard work, sacrifice and investment. Owners […]