The Story Behind the Numbers
Value Added Ideas For Business Owners and Their Advisors
Why Business Valuation Shortcuts Don’t Work
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The Story Behind the Numbers . . . Dear Cathy, I have 100% ownership of a third-generation plastics manufacturing facility. My 58th birthday is coming up and that has me really thinking about what comes next for the business after I retire…or I should say so that I can retire in the foreseeable future. IRead More… |
Who Might Be a Buyer For My Business?
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Dear Cathy, About 10 years ago I bought out two of my siblings/partners in an artisan cheese business in order to keep our family business within our family. I now have majority share with myself and one younger sibling left as owners in the business. I’d like to more clearly understand the options forRead More… |
Transferability
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Dear Cathy, I’ve owned a plumbing business for 20 years. As I work with my financial planner on retirement planning, I need to gain a better understanding about the value of my business. A little background: I am a licensed plumber and do not have any employees, but my wife takes care of the businessRead More… |
Why Business Valuations Are Needed
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Dear Cathy, I am a 56-year-old owner of a 2nd generation manufacturing business. I have read about people getting business valuations and I’m interested to understand why I should look at doing this? Sincerely, Jim Jim, Thank you for your question! Some people are forced to have their business valued due to the death ofRead More… |
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