13 Jun Key Considerations for Partner Buyouts
Written By: Matt Lore, CVA and Todd Kutcher, CVA (3 - 5 minute read) In a partner buyout, one or more existing owners of the business purchase the shares or...
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03 May How Customer Concentration Impacts Value
Written By: Todd Kutcher, CVA and John Milnes, CVA (6 - 7 minute read) Customer concentration is a measure of how total revenue is distributed among a company’s customer base....
05 Apr Appraising Special Purpose Properties
It is important for all SBA lenders to be familiar with the requirements related to loans involving Special Purpose Properties; including who should be engaged to appraise the...
07 Mar Is Inventory Included in the Final Value?
Is Inventory Included in the Final Value? (6-7 minute read) An SBA compliant business valuation should reflect the structure of the proposed purchase terms. If the subject company is a...
17 Feb How Equipment Appraisals Impact Business Valuations
The conclusion of value in any business valuation includes all operating tangible and intangible assets. Tangible assets can include working capital plus fixed assets such as furniture, fixtures...
28 Jan Owner’s Responsibilities Have a Major Impact on Value
To understand how an owner’s involvement in a business affects its value, one must first understand how the company being valued is operated. The owner’s involvement in any...
15 Oct Valuing a Business is Forward Looking: Using Historical Financials to Shed Light on Future Projections
“What is my company worth?” This seems like such a simple question, but in reality, is quite complex to answer. In today’s world, no two businesses are alike,...
13 Oct How to Mitigate the Risk of Customer Concentration
To first understand how to mitigate the risk of customer concentration, you first must understand what customer concentration means. Customer concentration is a measure of how total revenue...
13 Oct What Types of Risk Affect the Value of a Business?
Company Specific Risk (CSR) is a specific risk rate that is applied to any one company and can greatly affect its value. CSR is a subjective adjustment made...
13 Oct Arm’s Length vs. Non-Arm’s Length Transactions: How Does This Affect the Value of Your Company?
In real estate, arm's length transactions refer to a business deal where parties involved have no previous relationship prior to negotiating an agreement. In this type of transaction,...