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What is a valuation
Who needs one
Reasons for a valuation
Who to contact
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What is a business valuation?
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A business valuation is the
establishment of a value of a partial or entire interest in a closely-held
business or professional practice. The factors taken into account are usually
quantitative and qualitative, as well as the tangible and intangible factors
related to the business being valued. |
Who needs
valuation services?
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What groups
benefit from valuation services? In addition to businesses, the
following groups often benefit from a valuation:
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Individuals who want to start or purchase a business.
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Retirement-minded business owners who are considering gifts to their
children.
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Business partners where the relationship has deteriorated -- a valuation
may be needed to help the parties reach a settlement.
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Agreements between the parties feel a need for business valuations.
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Various other business needs.
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Reasons for
valuations
- Gift and estate taxes
- Buy/sell agreements
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Litigation support
- estate planning
- ESOPs
- Dissenting shareholder actions
- Partner disputes
- Divorces
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Who to contact for more information
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