The valuation of any company, whether it is an established company, or a start-up new venture, requires forecasts and predictions about the future. Hence, in this regard, business valuation is commonly referred to as a "Prophecy to the Future", in technical literature. A company's value is based on its ability to produce economic benefits, in […]

Among the many roles valuation analysts play in facilitating a company's success, one of the most overlooked may be their support in evaluating strategic investment decisions. Valuation analysts have many tools at their disposal that can help management determine the winning investment strategy. Businesses seeking growth have several options that include, but are not limited […]

There are a myriad of reasons to value a closely held business. Before valuing a business, it is of paramount importance to establish the purpose of the valuation, since the purpose of the valuation will affect the assumptions and methodologies used to determine value. There are four basic purposes for valuing a business: tax, litigation, […]