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How to Value a Small Business

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Different Approaches to Valuing a Small Business Asset-Based Valuation This approach calculates the value of a business by summing up its tangible assets, such as inventory, equipment, and real estate, minus liabilities. FAQs on Small Business Valuation What is the most common method used to value a small business?

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USPAP Standards Rule 9-4 Creates a Problem for Business Appraisers

Chris Mercer

There Is a Problem in Business Appraisal Land. There were significant changes in Standards Rule 9-4 of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice regarding the development of business appraisals between 2005 USPAP and 2006 USPAP. The 2005 version on the left provided potential confusion for appraisers.

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How to Value an SME—An Introductory Guide

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Key methods include the Income Approach, which estimates future cash flows, the Market Approach, comparing with similar businesses, and the Asset Approach, valuing tangible and intangible assets. Discounted Cash Flow analysis), Market Approach (e.g. net asset value calculation).

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How to Value a Glass and Glazing Company

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H2: Asset-Based Valuation This method focuses on assessing the tangible and intangible assets of the company. For a Glass and Glazing Company, tangible assets might include the physical glass inventory and machinery, while intangible assets could encompass brand reputation, customer relationships, and proprietary technology.

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How to Value a Disaster Restoration Business

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Asset-Based Approach The asset-based approach values the business by assessing its tangible and intangible assets. Tangible assets include equipment, vehicles, property, and inventory, while intangible assets encompass the business's reputation, customer relationships, and intellectual property.

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How to Value a Convenience Store

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Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Method The DCF method calculates the present value of the store's future cash flows, taking into account the time value of money. Asset-Based Valuation Asset-based valuation focuses on the store's tangible and intangible assets.

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Mercer’s Musings #2: Using Restricted Stock Studies to Support Marketability Discounts

Chris Mercer

This second musing addresses the use of restricted stock studies to support marketability discounts in gift and estate tax appraisals prepared for the Internal Revenue Service (or for anyone, for that matter). This musing is addressed to all appraisers, regardless of which valuation credential(s) they hold.