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How Does Your Business Compare?

When considering the value of your company, there are basic value drivers. While it is

Apr 4, 2026

How Does Your Business Compare?

When considering the value of your company, there are basic value drivers. While it is

Apr 4, 2026

Valuing the Business: Some Difficult Issues

Business valuations are almost always difficult and often complex. A valuation is also

Apr 4, 2026

Two Similar Companies ~ Big Difference in Value

Consider two different companies in virtually the same industry. Both companies have an EBITDA

Apr 4, 2026

Three Basic Factors of Earnings

Two businesses for sale could report the same numeric value for “earnings” and yet

Apr 4, 2026

What is the Value of Your Business? It All Depends.

The initial response to the question in the title really should be: “Why do you want to know

Apr 4, 2026

Creating Value in Privately Held Companies

“As shocking as it may sound, I believe that most owners of middle market private companies do

Apr 4, 2026

What Would Your Business Sell For?

There is the old anecdote about the immigrant who opened his own business in the United States.

Apr 4, 2026

Checklist for Valuation

1. Start with the business –  Value Drivers:  Size, growth rate, management, niche,

Apr 4, 2026

Simplifying the Valuation

“There are many reasons for valuing an entity, and those circumstances can lead to different

Apr 4, 2026

What Is a Business Worth?

Many courts and the Internal Revenue Service have defined fair market value as: “The

Apr 4, 2026

A Different Look at Valuing Your Company

Is there pricing elasticity? What’s proprietary? What’s the company’s

Apr 4, 2026

The Value of a Business: Get to the Heart of the Matter

What is the value of your business? There are many ways to approach that question — based

Apr 4, 2026

12 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Company

1. Build a solid management team. A business with sales of $5 million and up needs a full

Apr 4, 2026

What Is a Company Worth?

This question can only be answered by addressing other related questions, specifically: Who’s

Apr 4, 2026

Buying a Franchise: What It’s Worth to You

If you are considering entering the world of franchising, an important consideration is

Apr 4, 2026