Business Valuations Can Create Value, Not Just Report It!
I recently completed a valuation engagement for two shareholders of a California manufacturing company who were going through a buy-sell transaction. After the sale, the buying shareholder called to tell me how my valuation report gave him the confidence he needed to complete the purchase, take on debt, and revamp the company’s business plan. Besides making my day, his call made me think about why almost every business owner can benefit from a valuation.
When all aspects of a business are objectively analyzed by an independent, experienced business valuation professional who then considers each detail (after all, valuation is both art and science), applies real-world valuation approaches, and produces a well-documented report, you receive invaluable information for making important business and investment decisions.
If you’ve had your business professionally appraised, you know what I mean. If you haven’t, you are missing out on more valuable and actionable insights than you probably realize.
Why do business owners and others have businesses valued?
Some of the most common reasons include:
- To get an idea of how the market would value a business
- To create a process to increase a company’s marketability
- Click here for 50 Reasons for a Business Appraisal
For further information on buying, selling or increasing the value of a business, or business valuation or appraisal, you can contact Jim Leonhard, CVA MBA at 916-800-2716 or jhleonhard@exitstrategiesgroup.com.
