Anyone with a little business and financial knowledge can do a quick-and-dirty calculation using a industry rule of thumb, such as multiple of annual sales or earnings. But experienced valuation professionals apply tested valuation approaches that are based on real world market data — and they also possess strong verbal and written communication skills that…

The Baby Boomer generation reached its peak in 1957 at an annual birth rate of about 4.3 million people. It’s hard to believe that these Baby Boomers will turn 59 years old in 2016. An important rite of passage that comes with this age is that they’ll soon be eligible to withdraw funds from their…

Working capital is sometimes overlooked in determining the value of a business. But it can have a material effect on value, so it’s important to remember. A business’s working capital equals the difference between its current assets and current liabilities. When the value of a business is determined under either the income or the market…