Driving the Value of a Business
Under the market and income approaches, operating businesses are valued based on how much cash flow they're expected to generate in the...
A Closer Look at the Market Approach
There are three approaches to valuing a business: the cost, market and income approaches. In this article, we focus on the market...
Five Standards of Value for Businesses
By what "standard of value" should a business be appraised? That may sound like a peculiar question at first blush, but it is one that...
Is This the Right Time to Sell Your Business?
Selling a business requires a great deal of time and effort on both the buyer's and seller's behalf. In addition, determining the right...
Successful Strategies Create Successful Mergers
Acquiring another company and merging it with your business can be the most efficient way to grow. But many acquisitions don't pay off...
Blending Art and Science to Value a Business
Is business valuation an art or a science? Years ago, this question was put to a panel of business valuation experts at a training...