business valuations

Management interviews provide important fact-finding opportunities when valuing a business. Beware: In litigation, skipping this step may compromise a valuator’s credibility and the quality of his or her opinion.

For businesses contemplating bankruptcy, a valuation can help management decide how to proceed. But these business valuations differ from those of healthy companies.

How much control does a business owner have? How readily can the business interest be converted to cash? These questions need to be addressed to determine the appropriate level of value in a business valuation.

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.

Transaction databases: Handle this information with care when valuing a business.

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.

Lost profits vs. lost business value: What’s right for your case?

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.

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.

Intangibles can be valuable. But they’re also hard to value. Here’s how the business valuation pros handle these assets.

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.

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.