Posts Tagged ‘Valuation’
Selling Mineral Rights for the Best Price: A Guide to Maximizing Value
Selling mineral rights can seem complex, but it is an important financial decision. Those who own these rights must carefully consider both the timing and market conditions to ensure they get the best price possible. Understanding how to sell mineral rights can be a crucial step in this process as it provides strategies to approach…
Read More4 Mistakes To Avoid When Selling Your Business
You put a lot of time and effort into building your practice to be what it is today, but you might be looking to retire or move on to a new business venture. Regardless, you want to make the right moves when it comes time to sell. Here are some common mistakes to avoid when…
Read MoreConduct Your Own Business Valuation: 9 Important Considerations
If you’ve ever thought about selling your small business or gifting a percentage of your ownership to the next generation, you need to know what it’s worth. While you might have an idea of what you think your business is worth, a business valuation can give you (and your potential buyers) a more objective and…
Read MoreA Practical Guide to Valuating a Veterinary Practice
Determining the value of a veterinary practice can be challenging, but there are many factors that can help you assess its worth. When determining the value of a veterinary practice, it’s important to keep in mind that different factors contribute to its overall worth. Some aspects might be easy to calculate and figure out (such…
Read MoreYou Name the Price; I’ll Name the Terms
I admit that my dad taught me this when I was just a fifteen-year old kid starting a business and negotiating with suppliers for the first time. But I learned it again and again in my various business lives. The most striking example was the one hundred-million-dollar purchase of one of my companies by a…
Read MoreValuation of Your Business for Tax Planning
Few business owners relish spending money on something they don’t need. And for most owners, hiring an expert to estimate the value of their companies falls into that don’t-need category. So it is no surprise that owners typically respond to an exit planning advisor’s recommendation to get an estimate of value for the company with…
Read MoreAfter 20 Years: Updating the Berkus Method of Valuation
Well, it had to happen. Originally created in the mid 1990’s to help with the imprecise problem of how to value early stage companies, especially those in technology, I developed what soon became known as “The Berkus Method” when published in the popular book, “Winning Angels” by Harvard’s Amis and Stevenson with my permission in 2001. But…
Read MoreHow to Know When to Sell Your Online Business
A couple of years ago, one of our customers lost over $96,000. He lost this money because he missed the signs it was time to sell his business. Early in 2007, Jorge started a website that quickly established an audience, found sponsors and advertisers, and grew into a trusted resource for thousands of readers. Fast forward to…
Read MoreWhat is Your Business Really Worth?
For many owners, the answer to one question determines their ability to leave their companies: “How much money will I get when I sell?” This question is indeed critical. Realistically, you can’t exit your business unless you achieve financial independence, and the primary source of that independence is likely to be the funds you receive…
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