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Business valuations are needed for a variety of reasons.
Business Valuation
There are many reasons for a business valuation. Some of the most common are for a Sale, State and Gift Taxes, Litigation, Divorce, for Partnership reasons and of course for growth or Capital Acquisitions.
Capital Acquisition
Capital acquisition is a means to acquire new assets like equipment, inventory, growth strategies or even another business. The sole purpose of capital acquisition is to grow. When your business decides to grow, you may need acquisition capital. It is simply “the capital used to acquire other assets” to grow the overall profits of a business. The process of acquisition financing requires an ability to strategically analyze the asset to be acquired… as well as various financing options. Acquisition capital is used in one of two situations; when you don’t have the cash, or when the growing business will increase its value by financing the purchase rather than paying out of the cash flow.
Specialty Appraisals
If you have thought about your exit strategy or you need capital, a Tangible Asset Appraisal of your existing assets may be in order. There are many reasons why businesses may need a machinery/equipment appraisal. The most common?
Mergers and acquisitions
Divorce
SBA Lending
Financing
Insurance
Buy/sell agreements
Property taxes
Partnership dissolutions
Property taxes
Partnership dissolutions
Business Strategy
There a many different Business Strategies. GPBA, Inc. will work closely with you to discover yours. We can make recommendations based on how yours works and your goals…taking into account those goals and what industry/market you are in.
Exit Planning
If you have been in business for a period of time you have thought about an exit strategy.
It could be a:
A Merger or Acquisition
Sell
Make it your cash flow
Liquidate
Your exit strategy is important! It helps you define success in your business. ... the right exit strategy protects wealth, attracts valuable employees, and ensures a smooth transition.