by Greg Caruso | Feb 20, 2024 | ESOP Business Valuation, Increase Business Value
Reducing business risk is not merely about safeguarding profitability, it’s about building a foundation of trust and security. When navigating turbulent economic waters – every employee, their families, their financial hopes are banking on your decisions....
by Greg Caruso | Jan 18, 2024 | Business Valuation Basics, Increase Business Value
Planning is a process that involves thinking ahead (hence playing chess) and organizing actions to achieve specific goals. Successfully done, it can allow management to see the future and act quickly on opportunities or threats growing the value of the business. The...
by Greg Caruso | Dec 12, 2023 | ESOP Business Valuation, Increase Business Value
In today’s competitive and dynamic business landscape, companies are continually seeking strategies to enhance their performance, productivity, and overall success. Among these strategies, one often overlooked yet powerful aspect is gratitude. Gratitude, the...
by Greg Caruso | Dec 5, 2023 | Estate and Gift Tax Business Valuation
In the realm of estate and gift tax valuation, the concept of Discount for Lack of Marketability (DLOM) plays a crucial role in determining the fair market value of closely held business interests. The DLOM reflects the reduced value of such interests due to their...
by Greg Caruso | Nov 17, 2023 | ESOP Business Valuation
Humans have a natural desire for autonomy and independence. When management’s style consists of only telling employees what to do, this can lead to lower self-esteem, resentment, and anxiety in employees. ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) can lead to a better...