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Selling to a Strategic Buyer

Selling to a Strategic Buyer

by Katy Kovall | Jul 14, 2022 | Buyer For My Business, General, Value Drivers

As you may have heard us say previously, every business has more than one value, depending upon who the buyer is.  Different types of buyers are motivated differently based on what they could do with the business if they were to own it, as highlighted on our...
Isn’t Having a Large Customer A GOOD Thing?

Isn’t Having a Large Customer A GOOD Thing?

by Katy Kovall | Jun 17, 2022 | Business Valuation, General, Value Drivers

You’ve heard that it’s risky to “put all of your eggs in one basket,” but did you know that the risk of having too few customers can actually translate into decreased business value How does Customer Concentration impact value? First, as a reminder, business valuation...
Driving Workforce Engagement AND Business Value Through ESOPs

Driving Workforce Engagement AND Business Value Through ESOPs

by Katy Kovall | Apr 20, 2022 | General, Value Drivers

Having a trained, loyal workforce in place helps maintain a healthy, vibrant culture, which is considered an intangible asset in the world of business valuation.  In fact, one of the 8 Key Value Drivers of a privately owned business is ‘Employees and Culture.’ In...
Goodwill—What is it and How is it Measured?

Goodwill—What is it and How is it Measured?

by Katy Kovall | Mar 23, 2022 | Business Valuation, Buyer For My Business, General, Value Drivers

Goodwill, or ‘blue sky,’ is probably the most misunderstood component of business valuation. Business owners are often curious about goodwill in their business and how it is valued, and they are also often confused.In their minds, the intangibles including...
Hot Topic for Your Next Client Meeting: Value Planning

Hot Topic for Your Next Client Meeting: Value Planning

by Katy Kovall | Mar 2, 2022 | Business Valuation, Family Owned Business, General, Value Drivers

This time of year many business owners spend an inordinate amount of time looking at their financial statements, especially related to tax planning for their business. Business owners are keen on using their financial statements to work on tax planning but fail to see...
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