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The Goal Posts of Business Value

The Goal Posts of Business Value

by Katy Kovall | Jul 11, 2023 | Business Valuation, Buyer For My Business, General

Are you wondering what the value of your business is if you sold to a competitor or other type of “best fit” buyer, (i.e., buyer with a strategic interest in the acquisition of your business)? Different than selling to an inside employee group or passive investor, the...
What is the Most Impactful Driver of Business Value?

What is the Most Impactful Driver of Business Value?

by Katy Kovall | May 17, 2023 | Business Valuation, General, Value Drivers

We talk about the importance of understanding, increasing and unlocking the value of a business and while much of what we write and teach about relates to understanding how business valuation works, here we are focusing on increasing the value of a business. ...
Avoiding a Frequent Mistake–Treating All Blocks of Equity (Ownership) Equally

Avoiding a Frequent Mistake–Treating All Blocks of Equity (Ownership) Equally

by Katy Kovall | Apr 18, 2023 | Business Valuation, Buyer For My Business, Family Owned Business, General

Here’s a scenario we see occurring frequently:  A 100% owner of a business wants to sell a 10% equity interest in their company to a key employee so they have some “skin in the game” and are less likely to leave and go elsewhere.  Let’s assume the business...
Business Valuation is More Than a Multiplication Equation

Business Valuation is More Than a Multiplication Equation

by Katy Kovall | Mar 23, 2023 | Business Valuation, Family Owned Business, General

The risk of rushing to democratize business valuation The importance of business owners understanding the value of their business cannot be understated.  Far too many business owners believe that a business valuation is not needed unless selling is imminent. This...
Capital Valuation Strengthens Our Team as Marty Mathias Becomes Shareholder

Capital Valuation Strengthens Our Team as Marty Mathias Becomes Shareholder

by Katy Kovall | Feb 14, 2023 | General, Team Updates

Since CapVal was founded in 1974, we have made it our goal to maintain a team of professionals who have expertise in a variety of cross functional topics.  Our founders discovered that different training, education, and experience leads each of us to approach the...
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