Common Misconceptions About Business Value

Common Misconceptions About Business Value

When it comes time to sell the company, owners often believe their business is worth far more than it really is. Valuation analysts are often the bearers of bad—but realistic—news in this regard, explaining that value depends on several factors, including the nature...
COVID-19 and Valuation Date

COVID-19 and Valuation Date

A business valuation reflects the business’ value at a specific point in time. While it may be based on assumptions about future cash flows, a valuation is an opinion of value about the company’s circumstances and prospects at a certain date. The pandemic has had a...
COVID-19 Discount for Lack of Marketability

COVID-19 Discount for Lack of Marketability

Forward-looking valuation of small businesses has always been a challenge. Few comparable transactions exist, in-house financial information may be scant, and projections are complicated for owners—even in the best of times. The pandemic magnified these difficulties....