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this step needs to come before proper financial planning can occur.

by ed mendlowitz
77 ways to wow!

business owners contemplating retirement should obtain a business valuation to determine the value of the business and whether the other resources will provide financial security. the conversation and successful engagement also require that the valuation analyst understand the owner’s motivating factors, or the qualitative information.

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obtaining the right price is important but holding out for a larger value and deeming all other values lower than that as a “deal breaker” can be self-defeating to the owner seeking financial security. there are other ways to obtain the security. further, quibbling over a smaller amount can potentially undermine the long-term plan, which is to retire.
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why a valuation should be performed on a regular basis.

by ed mendlowitz
77 ways to wow!

here we’ll identify 50 ways that a valuation professional can provide something far more valuable than a number. while the valuation profession is under pressure to reduce costs or prepare a report, the business owner is better served in the long run retaining a valuation professional who provides greater insight to operations.

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the true market value of a business is only determinable when it is sold to an independent buyer – and even then, it is only for that time with that buyer. however, there are many reasons for valuing a closely held business that can provide valuable insights to the owner; these same reasons also underscore how credentialed professionals add value to business owners and board of directors. these are also not commodity services that warrant a low fee.
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includes a sample preliminary document request.

by ed mendlowitz
the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practice doctor

business valuation is performing appraisals of businesses for many uses and reasons.

forensic investigations relate to disputes that are in or will lead to litigation.

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who needs this service

this service is for anyone engaged in litigation or where the value of a business is an issue, such as partnership and marital dissolutions. also, valuations are necessary in many instances where there are tax-motivated transactions, particularly in the gift and estate tax arena and employee compensation situations.
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why ebitda falls short.

by ed mendlowitz
77 ways to wow!

earnings are not always objective, and valuations apply a multiple to earnings to determine a company’s value. the elements making up a company’s valuation involve determining normalized earnings, a decision whether income taxes would be applied, and the capitalization rate to be used to get the value. there are also other factors, but this post looks at the quality of earnings.

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it is always about the earnings – except when it isn’t. there are some situations where a company could be acquired based upon strategic, synergistic or ego considerations, but otherwise, valuation all boils down to a dependence on earnings and the quality of such earnings.
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fifteen points to consider.

by ed mendlowitz
the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practice doctor

clients who are deciding whether to buy or sell a business are just at the beginning of the process. there’s also determining the proper price, helping in the due diligence process, and structuring the price financially in terms of cash flow and tax considerations.

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this area involves a lot of tax and financial issues.
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