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Q: What is a business appraisal?
A: Simply put, a business appraisal is an opinion of the fair market value of a business (or portion of a business)
Fair market value is the price at which a willing and able buyer would purchase a business from a willing and able seller, when both parties are acting at arms length in an open and unrestricted market, neither of whom are under any compulsion to buy or sell, with both have reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts
Q: What is my Business Worth?
A: Every business owner would like to know the true current market value of their business. Unfortunately, no single quick 'rule of thumb' will help determine the true value of a business. In fact, business valuations are performed in order to take the guess-work out of valuing the business.
Q: What is a Valuation?
A: A valuation is the determination of the value of a business interest based on an analysis of the financial records of the organization, the environment in which it operates, and the risk associated with an investment in the organization.
Q: Why are business valuations important?
A: Business brokers estimate that businesses sell 35% faster when a valuation has been completed for the business. Valuations ensure that accurate values are placed on businesses by using industry standard models with proven results and confirmed references to "sold transaction" databases that contain comparable transactions.
Q: Can my accountant value my business?
A: They probably can, but most accountants do not focus on valuations. Additionally, buyers often believe that the company accountant is too involved int the operation of the business to provide an objective opinion.Indeed, accountants do not conduct in their day-to-day accounting practice and they usually do not have the necessary training to produce an accurate analysis. Many accountants offer their clients a simple formula based on multiple of earnings. We recommend against picking a multiple that feels right or good ; instead consider various valuation approaches to arrive at the value of a business.
Q: I am selling my business - Do buyers really accept independent valuations?
A: Put yourself in the position of a buyer, and ask yourself which value you would be more acceptable to you: one provided by the seller or one from an independent, unbiased party that specializes in business valuations. The advantages of using an independent party can be summarized as follows:
* Valuation companies use a number of methods and techniques to develop the finished product
* An independent valuation specialist is much more credible to a buyer and their advisors
* Generally speaking, accountants and lawyers are not trained to produce accurate valuations
* Valuation companies have large historical databases that they use to compare a business to other sold businesses. Typically, local financial advisors do not have access to this type or range of information
Q: As many as 80% of businesses listed for sale do not sell, Why ?
A: Businesses do not sell for a variety of reasons, but the most common reason is that they are inaccurately priced.A business broker or seller typically arrives at an asking price using 'rules of thumb'. Although such rules of thumb can be useful, they alone cannot accurately determine a business's value. No two businesses are identical; consequently, an independent analysis is required to determine the correct business value for each unique business.
Q: What are your qualifications?
A: Our principal holds an MBA and Master's degree in Accounting. Furthermore, he is a certified Small Business appraiser.
Q: My business recently went through difficult times and lost money last year. Does this mean it does not have any value?
A: No. Every business has some positive value providing it is expected to operate in the future. In fact, an appraiser normalizes the financial statements to reflect an average year's worth of financial statements to more accurately reflect the current value of the business.
Q: How many valuation methods are used in an appraisal?
A: The number of valuation methods used in an appraisal depends on the individual situation. Sometimes one method is appropriate, yet in other instances, four or five methods may be appropriate. The value often then is determined in how the appraiser weighs each approach.
Q: Can you value companies in my location?
A: Absolutely. We can value companies in all 50 states.
Q: How do you produce reports so fast?
A: We have a dedicated team that is very efficient. This efficiency not only saves you time, but it also reduces costs, which we pass on as savings to you.
Q: What do I need to send to you to get started with the valuation?
A: In order for us to do a valuation we typically need your financial statements (or Tax Returns) for at least the past two years.
Q: Do you use market comparable when you value businesses?
A: We use several different databases that contain information about businesses that have recently been sold. This ensures the accuracy of any valuation that we perform and that each valuation is in line with the current market conditions.
Q: How long will it take for you to send my completed valuation report back to me?
A: Once we receive the necessary information from you, we will complete the valuation and return it to you in 3 business days.
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