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Year-End Planning: Why a Business Valuation Belongs on Your List
03November
Year-End Planning: Why a Business Valuation...

Every December, owners clean up the year: reconciling accounts, closing the books, squeezing in deductions, and timing revenue to manage taxes. Those steps...

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Intangible Asset Valuation: How to Determine the True Worth of Your Brand, IP, and Customer Relationships
20October
Intangible Asset Valuation: How to Determine...

If you’ve ever looked at your balance sheet and thought, “This doesn’t tell the whole story,” — you’re right. For many...

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Income Approach vs. Market Approach: Which Valuation Method Fits Your Business?
13October
Income Approach vs. Market Approach: Which...

When it comes to determining what a business is truly worth, there’s rarely a single right answer. Value depends on more than financial statements or...

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Valuation Discounts: How Company-Specific Risk Premium Impacts Value
06October
Valuation Discounts: How Company-Specific Risk...

Introduction When valuators determine the worth of a business, one of the most important calculations they make is the discount rate — the rate that...

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How Much Is My Business Worth? The Truth Behind the 3x Myth
22September
How Much Is My Business Worth? The Truth Behind...

Introduction Most owners think their business is worth “about three times something.” For years, it was common to hear people talk about 3x...

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How to Start a Business Successfully: Common Startup Mistakes That Destroy Value
01September
How to Start a Business Successfully: Common...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 5.5 million new business applications were filed in 2023, and the five‑year average is about 4.7 million new...

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How to Start a Business Successfully: Common Startup Mistakes That Kill Value
01September
How to Start a Business Successfully: Common...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 5.5 million new business applications were filed in 2023, and the five‑year average is about 4.7 million new...

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What Is a Franchise And Should You Turn Your Business into One
25August
What Is a Franchise And Should You Turn Your...

Franchising has shaped some of the most recognizable brands in the world. From McDonald’s to Anytime Fitness, the franchise model offers a compelling path...

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