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VALUING A CAR DEALERSHIP

The Mentor Group

These businesses are actually comprised of five distinct operations, with separate financial information for each. Financing and insurance. If the real property is owned inside the business, then the valuation treatment is another complication, especially with high real estate values in California. New cars/trucks.

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Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail

Value Scout

Enables them to focus on the long-term growth and sustainability of the business. Manages the tax implications upon the sale or transfer of the business. Enterprise value is derived from three key sources: A business’ tangible assets.