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Professional valuations provide businesses with more than a number

A valuation engagement is designed to estimate a business’s value for a specific transaction or strategic objective. But it can also help owners identify opportunities and risks — and the best way to boost ROI.

August 6, 2026

Are you selling your business, soliciting new investors, updating a buy-sell agreement, pursuing litigation or drafting an estate plan? An accurate business valuation prepared by a valuation professional is critical to the success of these and many other activities. Knowing some fundamentals about the process can help you understand your valuator’s conclusions, what drives business […]

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Valuing Donations of Private Business Stock

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June 24, 2024

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Some business owners may be considering donating corporate stock to charities in 2024. Donations of public stocks are generally easy to value because their prices are listed on public stock exchanges. But valuations of private business interests are typically more complicated. Here’s some guidance on how valuators determine the fair market value (FMV) of closely held business shares and why […]

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Valuations can help business owners plan for the future

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October 18, 2023

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If someone was to suggest that you should have your business appraised, you might wonder whether the person was subtly suggesting that you retire and sell the company. Seriously though, a valuation can serve many purposes other than preparing your business for sale so you can head to the beach. Think of it as a checkup […]

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5 valuation terms that every business owner should know

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April 12, 2023

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As a business owner, you’ll likely need to have your company appraised at some point. An appraisal is essential in the event of a business sale, merger or acquisition. It’s also important when creating or updating a buy-sell agreement or doing estate planning. You can even use a business valuation to help kickstart or support […]

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