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Tariffs and Debt: Valuing Your Business in Uncertain Times

Tariffs and Debt: Valuing Your Business in Uncertain Times

by Katy Kovall | May 20, 2025 | Business Valuation, General, Managing for Value, Succession Planning

Jane Tereba | May 22, 2025 At recent networking events, every conversation I have had has revolved around the same question: How does today’s economic uncertainty affect private company business valuations? It’s a complicated topic, but generally...
The Pitfalls of a 50/50 Ownership Structure in Business

The Pitfalls of a 50/50 Ownership Structure in Business

by Katy Kovall | Apr 23, 2025 | Business Valuation, General

We recently worked with a client navigating a complex situation after their father passed away, leaving his business equally divided between his two children. One sibling was actively involved in the company’s operations, while the other had no direct involvement. The...
Investing in Your Business Can Temporarily Decrease Its Value—Here’s Why That’s Not Always a Bad Thing

Investing in Your Business Can Temporarily Decrease Its Value—Here’s Why That’s Not Always a Bad Thing

by Katy Kovall | Mar 26, 2025 | Business Valuation, General, Managing for Value

For business owners, understanding how business valuation works is crucial for long-term success. When you’re investing in your company, you’re typically aiming for growth, expansion, or increased efficiency—but did you know that these investments can...
Beyond the Exit Strategy: Managing for Value Throughout a Business’s Lifecycle

Beyond the Exit Strategy: Managing for Value Throughout a Business’s Lifecycle

by Katy Kovall | Feb 26, 2025 | Business Valuation, General, Managing for Value, Succession Planning

Business valuation has long been seen as a tool reserved for exit planning. It’s often associated with the final stages of a business’s lifecycle, used to determine a company’s value for sale or handover. But viewing valuation solely through the lens of an endgame...
Business Valuation: The Magic Number

Business Valuation: The Magic Number

by Katy Kovall | Jan 22, 2025 | Business Valuation, General, Managing for Value, Value Drivers

How did 2024 go?  The one number that tells the whole story Another year has ended, and business owners are closing the books, preparing financial statements, and starting tax preparation. This is also a time for reflection—did day-to-day decisions lead to a...
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