Here’s an interesting Minority Company Valuation project in which we considered several growth scenarios and eventually found a value that everyone was comfortable with. The Company hired a new CEO last year and will grant 5% of its common stock to the new CEO. The question is, what is the value of that 5%? Jonesco […]
Business Appraisal? Two View Points
Recently I read an article in “Inc.” magazine espousing why a business valuation is less than necessary. Then a week later, in “Forbes Magazine” is an article stating that to build the value, you should value your business. What gives? Well, let’s look at both authors’ points: In the first article above, the writer, and […]
Appraise My Business (Part 2)
Missed part 1? You can read it here. Understand Your Purpose Before You Make The Call Imagine investing valuable time, money, and effort in a business appraisal only to find that your report contradicts your intended Purpose. You can alleviate this risk by understanding the role your purpose plays in business valuations. If you know […]
Appraise My Business (Part 1)
Two Factors Driving More Business Appraisal Activity Appraise my business inquiries are ringing the phones of qualified appraisers. This comes as an encouraging sign that owners and their advisers are cautiously optimistic about increased business values in the future. In a recent survey of 252 U.S. Business Valuation experts, 70% of respondents predicted their number […]
Rule of Thumb (ROT) Value? Little Value in a Business Valuation
At best, a ROT is a rough estimate. While rough may appease a mild curiosity today, rough will equate to actual dollars in the future.
50/50 LLC Agreement with Missing or Bad Terms
“Sidney Turner, my good friend, and an excellent transaction attorney, wrote this insightful blog about operating agreements for LLC, and I wanted to share it with my readers.” Chris Curtin The Story of Mr Duff and Mr Curto Mr. Duff and Mr. Curto were friends, neighbors, or business associates when they decided to start their […]