Business Valuation: The Magic Number
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...
How to Build Value Today for a Future Exit
What if sales growth isn’t the whole story? Business owners begin by selling something—a product, a service, or adding value to existing products or services. As the business takes root and grows, it transforms from a mere idea and typically employment for...
Discounts for Lack of Marketability—What are they and why are they needed?
Experienced business appraisers consider various factors when valuing a privately owned business, one of which is known as the discount for lack of marketability (DLOM). This discount for lack of marketability represents a deduction from the value of an...

