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The Pitfalls of a 50/50 Ownership Structure in Business

The Pitfalls of a 50/50 Ownership Structure in Business

by Katy Kovall | Apr 23, 2025 | Business Valuation, General

We recently worked with a client navigating a complex situation after their father passed away, leaving his business equally divided between his two children. One sibling was actively involved in the company’s operations, while the other had no direct involvement. The...
Investing in Your Business Can Temporarily Decrease Its Value—Here’s Why That’s Not Always a Bad Thing

Investing in Your Business Can Temporarily Decrease Its Value—Here’s Why That’s Not Always a Bad Thing

by Katy Kovall | Mar 26, 2025 | Business Valuation, General, Managing for Value

For business owners, understanding how business valuation works is crucial for long-term success. When you’re investing in your company, you’re typically aiming for growth, expansion, or increased efficiency—but did you know that these investments can...
Business Valuation: The Magic Number

Business Valuation: The Magic Number

by Katy Kovall | Jan 22, 2025 | Business Valuation, General, Managing for Value, Value Drivers

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...
Business Exit Strategy:  Which Type of Buyer is Right for You?

Business Exit Strategy:  Which Type of Buyer is Right for You?

by Katy Kovall | Oct 23, 2024 | Business Valuation, Buyer For My Business, General, Managing for Value, Transferability, Value Drivers

Different potential buyers of a business will arrive at very different values.  Why?  Because buyers have different interests, motivations, knowledge, and plans for what they might do if they become the owner. Generally, informed buyers calculate the value...
Prevent Lost Opportunity: Know the Value of Your Business

Prevent Lost Opportunity: Know the Value of Your Business

by Katy Kovall | Sep 25, 2024 | Business Valuation, Buyer For My Business, General, Value Drivers

It’s often said that a business is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it, so why should a business owner bother with a formal valuation, especially if they have no immediate plans to sell?  After 50  years of valuing closely held businesses and...
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