Appraisals and Valuations

We get it, it’s daunting. Especially if it’s your first time getting a business valuation. With a quick search on Google, you can probably figure out how to get one.  However, the even bigger question Google fails to answer is – What does the process look like?   Quantive answers this question by running a tight valuation process to ensure a high-quality result. We say this consistently: repeatable processes …

Quantive’s Valuation Process and What to Expect [Updated for 2023] Read More »

You have decided to get a valuation on your business. It’s time to sell, or maybe you have received an unsolicited offer and are looking for a way to increase the value of your business. You want to retire from the grind and receive a fair price. Still, you know that your $150,000 salary, equipment …

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So, you’re a middle-market entrepreneur or a business owner looking for information about selling your business. If that’s the case, you probably already know you need to get a business valuation. That’s where Quantive comes in. Your reasons for needing the valuation could range from preparing for retirement to a divorce asset settlement. In between …

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Valuation enhances your business plan when it comes to the company’s general well-being and how it fits into your exit planning strategy. It gives you the vision and direction to enhance the value of your company, so you can achieve your business transition objectives. By prioritizing valuation, you understand the market value of your company. …

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So you’ve received an offer to purchase your business. Perhaps a competitor asks you to lunch and casually broaches the subject. Or a vendor makes an overture to acquire your company. Maybe a business broker calls and has a client that wants to make an offer to purchase your business. As a valuation firm, we …

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As the new year approaches us, the closing of your annual books and yearly business valuations are as well. Before your valuation, it is essential to note the different types of approaches one can take. The Asset Approach The Asset Approach is a valuation methodology that concludes to value based on a business’s balance sheet …

Valuation Approaches: Choosing one for 2022 Read More »

When forming a business, one of the first things every entrepreneur should think about is their ultimate exit. For most, this is the farthest thing from their mind.  As any corporate attorney will tell you, in the same way, you would plan to protect your children with the creation of a will. Your business should …

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