Beware of fixed-value provisions and other business valuation faux pas in buy-sell agreements
When drafting or updating a buy-sell agreement, it’s important to cover all the value-related bases. Missteps can prove costly, as a recent case demonstrates.
Read More How business valuation pros use transaction databases
Transaction databases: Handle this information with care when valuing a business.
Read More ESOP valuations under increased IRS scrutiny
Thinking about using an ESOP as an exit strategy? Business valuations are critical to avoid missteps with the IRS and U.S. Department of Labor.
Read More Assessing lost business value as a source of economic damages
Lost profits vs. lost business value: What’s right for your case?
Read More How business valuation professionals estimate reasonable compensation
How much should owners and executives receive as compensation for services rendered to the business? A valuation pro can provide an objective, defensible estimate that will withstand scrutiny.
Read More Chapter 11: How business valuators can help companies reorganize
The number of businesses filing for bankruptcy has skyrocketed so far in 2023. But bankruptcy isn’t always an ending. Done right, it can provide a fresh start.
Read More Valuing intangible assets
Intangibles can be valuable. But they’re also hard to value. Here’s how the business valuation pros handle these assets.
Read More Identifying and avoiding business valuation pitfalls
Reviewing a business valuation to expose flaws can be a daunting task. Here are some common faux pas to watch for when reading an expert’s report.
Read More Potential roadblocks to valuing a business in divorce proceedings
When a divorcing couple’s marital assets include a private business, it’s usually the largest asset in the estate. Here are critical obstacles that a business valuation professional can help the parties address.
Read More How the pros use public data to value private businesses
Can you name five key differences between public and private companies? The answers are critical when using public market data to value closely held business interests.
Read More Valuing professional practices
Business valuation pros understand the characteristics that professional practices share and how to factor these common denominators into their analyses.
Read More Business valuation pros can wear two hats
Do you know the difference between using a business valuation professional as a testifying expert vs. as a consultant?
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