The two happiest moments in a business owner's life are when they start it, and when they sell it.
A business valuation establishes value for a closely held business or a partial interest in the business by taking into account tangible and intangible factors.
Most owners of a business don’t know what their business is worth nor do they know what drives the value of a business or how to improve/enhance its value. In addition, most potential buyers don’t know what is a fair value.
We have over twenty years experience servicing small business clients with financial, tax and related issues. We have completed tax and non-tax business valuations as they relate to:
- Gift and succession planning (FLP), estate & income tax engagements
- Purchase, sale & merger negotiations
- Buy/sell agreement preparation
- Litigation (divorce proceedings)
Signals you should conduct a business valuation might be....
I want to sell my business and retire?
- An employee asked me if I was interested in selling my business?
- If I get divorced, how does my business impact that process?
- I wonder what my business is worth and how do I increase the value?
- I wonder what drives the value of my business?
Benefits of Business Valuation to You:
- Assists in detailing a selling price for the seller based on the appraiser’s review of future outlook, comparable and historic sales.
- Identifies intangible assets that may add unexpected value to the balance sheet.
- Provides an independent opinion from a certified professional appraiser.
- Reduces exposure to tax authorities.