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Why Value My Business?
When selling a business, statistics prove that having an independent, third-party business valuation will result in the highest percentage rate of sale. A formal valuation report will instill buyer confidence in your asking price, increasing the likelihood that your practice will sell at, or very close to, the valuation price.

Often, a business owner will ask too little for their business. A professional valuation, along with the negotiating power of their experienced broker, will result in more money in the seller's pocket at the close of escrow. Our goal is to assist you with setting a value that you can be pleased with and sell within your time frame.

Other reasons for business valuations may include valuations required for estate tax purposes, bequeathing your business to a family member, divorce, or litigation.

How Much Is My Business Worth?

Broker Opinion Of Value:
Your AIM Team business broker will inform you of the marketability and likely selling price range of your business. The most common method used by business brokers is, in part, based on recasting the owner's income (P&L) statement to reflect the actual "discretionary earnings" (often called "cash flow") of the business. This normalizes the earnings for similar businesses with respect to taxes, depreciation, owner's salary, and the benefits that the owner enjoys from the business. Current industry trends, market conditions, comparable sales, equipment value, and industry multipliers are all important factors considered.

Independent Business Valuations:
Rather than relying on your listing broker's valuation, an independent, third-party appraisal tends to bring the greatest buyer assurance. We utilize one of the leading independent providers of valuations in the United States. This firm utilizes multi-method approaches adapted from Fortune 500 valuations to value each unique business individually. This highly acclaimed valuation firm is one of the leading providers of valuations for the Small Business Administration, and have been reviewed and accepted by numerous government authorities and courts, including the SBA and IRS. The firm and its business appraisers belong to the most respected appraisal associations in the country and hold the highest industry designations, making them experts in their field. Professional credentials include designations from the American Society of Appraisers, the Institute of Business Appraisers, and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. The following type of appraisals are typically utilized for business valuation:

Value Analysis: Limited scope, small business valuations for businesses with sales between $300,000 and $1,000,000. The report runs about 40 pages long and considers primarily historical and current performance.

Formal Practice Valuation: Also a limited scope valuation, this business asset appraisal is used for firms with sales between $1,000,000 and $3,000,000. The report runs about 70 pages long and emphasizes ratios, trends, and common size analysis. Both company earnings and the balance sheet are key components of this analysis.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Value: Customized, full-scope valuations vary based upon the type of business and the use of the business appraisal.

The first step in selling a business is understanding what it is worth. Your AIM Team professional busines broker will help you determine which valuation method best suits your needs, and will also assist you in gathering and packaging the necessary information for your business appraisal.