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The Power of Having Your Business Ready for Sale At Any Time

The Power of Having Your Business Ready for Sale At Any Time

by Katy Kovall | Jan 24, 2023 | Business Valuation, Buyer For My Business, General

There is no shortage of new ideas and books each year on how to best manage your business. Most of these business management books are providing ideas which will ultimately (hopefully!) result in increasing the value of your business as an investment.  In...
Does a business owner’s ability to delegate impact business valuation?

Does a business owner’s ability to delegate impact business valuation?

by Katy Kovall | Nov 22, 2022 | Business Valuation, General, Value Drivers

We often talk about the importance of a business owner working to make their business less dependent on them.  Let’s face it, the entrepreneurial personality is frequently very self-driven, and enjoys controlling their own destiny.  In the beginning, often...
Are you looking for an online business valuation tool to determine a reliable value for business planning?

Are you looking for an online business valuation tool to determine a reliable value for business planning?

by Katy Kovall | Oct 24, 2022 | Business Valuation, General

When talking with business owners and/or their advisors it is common for us to hear that the process of working together came to a halt when it was time to enter a value for their business. Business owners almost always have a good idea of the value of their home,...
Capital Valuation Group Enters 3rd Generation as Jane Tereba is Named President

Capital Valuation Group Enters 3rd Generation as Jane Tereba is Named President

by Katy Kovall | Sep 12, 2022 | General, Team Updates

Succession planning is something we talk about on a daily basis as a part of business valuation.  We always like to reinforce that shifts in the division of work and transition of leadership can happen long before anyone retires or sells their shares of a...
When Starting the Conversation About Business Valuation Don’t Jump to Conclusions

When Starting the Conversation About Business Valuation Don’t Jump to Conclusions

by Katy Kovall | Aug 23, 2022 | Business Valuation, General

Business owners or advisors will reach out to us needing a value conclusion and are sometimes surprised by the number of questions we ask before we even get started with the appraisal. These questions are critical to defining the scope of work and making sure, when we...
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