Minneapolis Valuations
A business valuation is an important tool for overall financial management. It is a complex report that includes industry benchmarks, a detailed financial analysis, and much more!
Most business owners and attorneys know the basics of the business valuation process. For example, you may know there are three approaches to value:
Cost
Market
Income
It is often said valuation is an art
as much as a science.
Valuation analysts piece together various types of internal and external data to get a complete picture of how much a business is worth. The process requires more than dropping numbers into a black box. Like a trained artist, valuators use their professional tools, accepted methods and business experience to finesse the data into reliable value conclusions.
Smith Schafer’s Minneapolis valuation experts work with business owners to uncover the true value of their companies’ tangible and intangible assets. The resulting valuation report provides an accurate baseline measurement that informs your strategic plan – whether your goal is to sell the business, arm yourself for litigation or build additional value for the future.
You may even know some of the methods that fall under these approaches, including the:
- Adjusted book value,
- Excess earnings,
- Guideline public company,
- Merger and acquisition,
- Capitalization of earnings, and
- Discounted cash flow methods.
Our Expertise.
Our experienced and knowledge valuation team holds the following licenses and credentials:
- ABV
- CFF
- CGMA
- CPA
- CVA
Minneapolis Valuations Services:
- Acquisition Assistance
- Evaluation of Buy/Sell Agreements
- Litigation Support
- Estate & Gift Tax
- Equity of Debt Financing
- Merger & Acquisition
- Marital Separation
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Business Valuation Resources
Understanding the Build-Up Method
When valuing a business, experts use various valuation methods, such as Discounted Cash Flows (DCF) analysis, comparable company analysis, market value, and asset-based methods. When using DCF method, one way to select an appropriate discount rate for the business is to use the built-up method.
Breakdown of a Business Valuation Report
The business valuation industry is a sector of professional practice that is highly respected but often misunderstood. A misconception is that a business valuation expert can develop a value by merely looking at a company’s financial statements and determining if a company is financially healthy and an expected sale price.
How to Value a Business if you are looking to Buy or Sell
Company value is a question on many business owners’ minds. Whether you are considering selling a business or purchasing one, it is crucial to know what your company may be worth.