Aug 15, 2022 | Blog, Business Valuation, Closely Held Businesses, Estate Planning, Exit Planning, Manufacturing, Mergers and Acquisitions, Real Estate and Construction, The Valuation Report
Over the last two years, market conditions — from cost increases and forced shutdowns to shortages of labor and supplies — have taken their toll on many businesses. While owners of distressed businesses may hope to turn things around, some will unfortunately...
Jul 18, 2022 | Accounting, Advisory, Blog, Mergers and Acquisitions, Startup Business
Purchase price allocations are an important part of negotiating a successful M&A transaction. The value of most assets — such as receivables, inventory, and equipment — may be fairly straightforward. But the value of noncompete agreements is often a sticking...
Feb 15, 2022 | Blog, Closely Held Businesses, Estate Planning, Manufacturing, Mergers and Acquisitions, Nonprofit, Startup Business, Tax
Most people hope to pay the least amount of income taxes, but they are not always certain about how to make sure they do not pay more than necessary. Watching out for the following seven common errors when preparing and filing taxes will help you avoid overpaying. 1....
Oct 1, 2021 | Advisory, Blog, Mergers and Acquisitions
When companies merge in the 21st Century, it is often to add value through intellectual capital rather than adding additional office space or factories. This is due to the fact that, increasingly, intellectual assets can be worth more than fixed assets when it comes...
Aug 17, 2021 | Advisory, Blog, Closely Held Businesses, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing, Mergers and Acquisitions, Real Estate and Construction, SBA, Startup Business, The Valuation Report
Fraud negatively affects the value of your business. Potential buyers and investors are attracted to companies with strong anti-fraud programs aimed at both external attacks and employee fraud. Don’t let fraud stand in the way of a healthy post-pandemic recovery....
Aug 16, 2021 | Blog, Mergers and Acquisitions, The Valuation Report
For all of the craziness and unpredictability of the past year, 2020 turned out to be a big year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Not surprisingly, the business world stood still at the beginning of the pandemic as companies focused on keeping their businesses...