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...
by Greg Caruso | Oct 24, 2023 | Business Valuation Basics
In the ever-evolving landscape of business management, leaders are often faced with the challenge of balancing multiple responsibilities, driving growth, and ensuring the success of their organizations. In this pursuit, one key factor stands out as a game-changer:...
by Greg Caruso | Sep 17, 2023 | Business Valuation Basics, ESOP Business Valuation
READ FULL ARTICLE The Art of Business Valuation’s, Managing Member, Gregory Caruso, was recently published in the May/June 2023 issue of The Value Examiner. Greg’s article, “Market Method for Valuing Small Businesses – Selecting the Multiplier,” focuses on how to...
by Greg Caruso | Aug 11, 2023 | Business Valuation Basics
What stories are you telling about your business? Storytelling is a core part of business success. Beginning with the new employee onboarding process, new hires are welcomed with captivating narratives about the company’s journey, its values, and the...
by Greg Caruso | Aug 4, 2023 | ESOP Business Valuation
Join Gregory Caruso at The ESOP Association Multistate Regional Conference 2023 in September as he presents “Your ESOP Valuation: More Than Just a Number” with co-presenter Sarah von Helfenstein. Certainly, the value found is the key of any business valuation,...
by Greg Caruso | Jul 13, 2023 | Business Valuation Basics
Cutting expenses can potentially increase the value of a company, but it depends on the specific circumstances and the approach taken to reduce expenses. Here are some factors to consider: Impact on profitabilityReducing expenses can improve profitability, which is a...