Are you considering selling your proprietary manufacturing company? In this review, we discuss the valuation and sales process to help you have a smooth and successful exit strategy and sell your company to the right buyer and for full value. About The Proprietary Manufacturing Industry Proprietary manufacturing, as the name suggests, involves the manufacturing of […]
The injection molding industry is performing well and has some interesting growth opportunities, which lead many experts to project growth over the next five years. We have put together this guide on how to sell an injection molding company for owners who are contemplating an exit from their role as owner. About The Injection Molding […]
Every business owner should understand how much their company is worth. A valuation is particularly critical for exit planning strategies. Specifically, it tells you how much buyers are willing to pay for your company. This allows you to capitalize when your value is at its highest or take steps to improve your value if necessary. […]
The market approach for business valuations is commonly used for business owners who are planning their exit strategy. This review discusses the market approach, highlighting what is included in a market approach valuation and why you should use this valuation strategy when you are selling your business. What is The Market Approach for Business Valuations? […]
One of the most difficult aspects of valuing a business is understanding how much money the business owner is truly making. There are a dozen terms to describe the profit of a business – Cash Flow, True Owner Net, Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE), Seller’s Discretionary Cash Flow, Owner Benefit, EBITDA – these terms all pretty much answer […]
What is My Business Worth? While it can be relatively simple to value a publicly traded company, there is so much confusion associated with how a non-publicly traded company is valued. In this article, I want to help clear up any confusion and help outline the well-tested and well-vetted process of how all businesses are […]
Many businesses, both large and small, are owned by some form of partnership. Whether you work with a trusted family member, long-time friend, or a handful of investors you’ve only recently met, partnership disputes are often inevitable. From financial needs to differing opinions, even sickness, there are often many issues that arise overtime that could […]
Deciding to sell your business is probably not something you simply decided to do on a whim, but it’s also probably not something you’ve done a lot of planning for either. Our team of Dallas business brokers are prepared for anything that comes their way. There’s a distinct difference between taking your time deciding to sell your […]
In my experience as a CPA assisting both buyers and sellers in the business acquisition process, as well as purchasing multiple companies myself, I have developed a unique perspective when it comes to a business valuation method. Here are some bookkeeping tips you can use to help ensure that when it comes time to sell your […]
Seller’s discretionary earnings (SDE) is used in most business valuations, especially for market-based valuations. It is vital to understand your SDE as it shows the worth of your company (or your ownership share within a company). In particular, SDE is essential for owners planning their exit strategy. This guide discusses what the seller’s discretionary earnings […]