Business valuation tips, updates and advice. Pick up a few suggestions on how to value a business. Feel free to browse the contents or share your thoughts by leaving a comment.
If you’ve ever searched for business valuation software, you’ve likely seen many lists comparing features and pricing. At first glance these overviews can appear helpful. But all too often they focus on surface-level comparisons rather than the practical workflow needs of professional business appraisers. In practice, valuation professionals need software that supports defensible methodologies, efficient… Continue Reading
Artificial intelligence is accelerating structural change across the global economy. Automation, data-driven decision making, and advanced robotics reshape production, distribution, and consumption. As a result, capitalism is approaching an inflection point. The convergence of capital ownership and advanced technology raises important questions about how economic value is created, who benefits from it, and how societies… Continue Reading
Valuing a private company using public market data requires more than selecting a comparable multiple and applying it to EBITDA. A rigorous and defensible approach separates operating risk adjustments from marketability considerations, ensures internal consistency in discount rates, and clearly bridges enterprise value to equity value. The following step-by-step framework outlines how to use a… Continue Reading
When valuing a business, one of the first realities you encounter is this: No two financial statements look exactly alike. Income statements and balance sheets vary widely across companies, especially in privately held businesses. Line items are grouped differently. Terminology changes. Some expenses are buried inside broader categories. Others are broken out in meticulous detail.… Continue Reading
In every industry, new entrants arrive promising to “revolutionize” the field. Business valuation is no exception. Recently, a wave of SaaS startups has begun marketing flashy, subscription-based valuation platforms filled with bold claims, inflated feature lists, and liberal use of buzzwords like “AI-powered.” For professionals performing valuations for tax compliance, financial reporting, M&A advisory, litigation… Continue Reading
Economic uncertainty has returned to center stage. Inflation persists, credit is tightening, and corporate earnings momentum is fading. The Dow races one week and stumbles the next, while once‑buoyant M&A pipelines now feel sluggish. For valuation professionals, this moment carries a haunting familiarity. Just before the 1929 crash, optimism masked systemic weakness – credit excesses,… Continue Reading
Professionals in finance, accounting, and advisory services rely on business valuation software to process sensitive financial data, model business performance, and support high stakes decisions. Despite the critical nature of this work, the valuation software segment has not kept pace with the security standards commonly expected across the broader financial technology ecosystem. A review of… Continue Reading
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the hottest buzzword in technology marketing. Unfortunately, in the niche of business valuation software, many vendors are guilty of AI washing – exaggerating or fabricating AI capabilities to attract customers and investors. This practice misleads financial professionals and undermines trust in critical tools. What is AI Washing? AI washing refers… Continue Reading
For over 80 years, the U.S. dollar has served not only as America’s national currency but also as the foundation of global financial influence. It has supported U.S. economic policies, enabled efficient international trade, and underpinned deep, liquid financial markets. Today, the dollar continues to dominate global finance, but ongoing trends point to a gradual… Continue Reading
As a CPA, attorney, or business broker, you know how important it is to maintain tight control over sensitive valuation data. But what happens when you and colleagues need to work from different locations – office, home, client visits, or on the road? How do you keep everything secure and accessible? The answer is simple:… Continue Reading
Business valuation experts navigate heightened security risks, regulatory pressure, and increasingly complex financial models. As a result, technology architecture matters more than ever. Integrating desktop-based valuation software with Remote Desktop Services (RDS) delivers a true best-of-both-worlds solution – combining the accessibility of the web with the security, performance, and control of traditional desktop applications. Unlike… Continue Reading
In business valuation the right tool can make all the difference. For the vast majority of business appraisers, desktop software like ValuAdder offers unmatched power, flexibility, and control – without the high costs and security risks associated with SaaS platforms. Here’s why desktop solutions continue to outshine browser-based tools for appraisers looking to elevate their… Continue Reading
In today’s business world, valuation software has become a crucial tool for owners, investors, and analysts looking to assess the worth of a business. However, not all valuation software is created equal. While many vendors offer web-based platforms for convenience, there are significant security risks involved that often go unnoticed. In this post, we’ll take… Continue Reading
Do you plan on using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis in your business valuation? Then you need to estimate the Terminal Value (TV) – a crucial step in determining the present value of a business beyond the forecasted period. Often, the Terminal Value accounts for the majority of a company’s total value, particularly for… Continue Reading
In the fast-paced world of business valuation, where accuracy, scalability, and compliance are non-negotiable, ValuAdder stands out as a game-changer. Built on a robust Java-based platform, ValuAdder offers you a comprehensive suite of valuation methods. Multiple of Discretionary Earnings, Capitalized Earnings, Excess Earnings, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), and Adjusted Present Value (APV) are all seamlessly… Continue Reading
