Quantitative Analysis vs. Qualitative Analysis in Small Business Valuation
Valuing small businesses can be a challenge because we don’t have matching data. Here’s an overview of soft factors to consider.
Market Method Business Valuation Presentation for Rhode Island NACVA Chapter
At 1:00 PM, October 20, 2021, Gregory Caruso is giving a two hour presentation to the Rhode Island Chapter of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA).
Discounts for Lack of Marketability and Mandelbaum Factors
by Greg Caruso, We have done a number of business valuations for clients who want to gift part or all of their business interest. These valuations require a discount for lack of marketability because they are generally considered less marketable than if that person...
What You Need to Know About SBA Business Valuations
Here is what buyers and sellers need to know about SBA business valuation.
New Business Valuations – Landscaping, Fitness Center / Gym, Chiropractor and PT Practices
Here are some recent valuations, which have sometimes been complicated by COVID-19. We recently analyzed a gym, a landscaping company, and physical therapy and chiropractor practices. We do small business valuations for SBA loans, exit and succession planning, and business mergers.
What is the discount for lack of marketability (DLOM) in business valuation?
By Gregory R. Caruso, JD, CPA, CVA When we are assessing a company in a business valuation, we look at a number of future risks, some of which I’ve discussed in previous blog posts. Discounts and premiums are adjustments we make to the estimate of value in business...
Market Method Business Valuation Multipliers and Rules of Thumb
Business valuation market method multipliers are useful as rules of thumb or sanity checks on business valuations, calculations, and estimates. Below, I include many small business multipliers and industry multipliers such as construction, HVAC, plumbing, auto repair, manufacturing, accounting and service businesses, liquor stores, distributors, and more.
Five Major Cash Flows Used in Business Valuation
By Gregory R. Caruso, JD, CPA, CVA Successful businesses are usually valued by estimating a future cash flow using either an income approach or a market approach. The goal is to select the best cash flow to reflect the true earnings power of the business for the size...
The Importance of Key Employees in Business Valuation
Your business cannot function without knowledgeable management and trained competent staff that are reliable. Here are 4 ways key people fit into business valuation.
Business Valuation Firm for SBA, Mechanical Plumbing HVAC Company, and Estate and Gift Tax Business Valuations
Here at Art of Business Valuation, Harvest Business, LCC, we evaluate businesses for a variety of reasons, including Small Business Administration (SBA) loans and Estate and Gift Tax planning. Here is a brief summary of a three recent business valuations by the...