Understanding Business Valuations


A Buyer's Market: What Is Your Business Worth Now?

As part of Inc.'s 2009 guide to business valuations, we look at why now is a great time to buy a business

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Get the Number You Want

The balance sheet doesn't tell the whole story. A successful valuation takes into account lots of intangibles--and they can add up. Here are five ways to boost the final figure:

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What's Your Company Worth? Ask an Algorithm.

A start-up called YouNoodle is developing an algorithm that, it claims, can precisely calculate the value of a business.

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A New Way to Cash Out

Private companies or their employees now have a new way to sell shares

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Street Smarts: Secrets of a $110 Million Man

There are no guarantees when it comes to running a business. But the best entrepreneurs I know follow these guidelines.

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Recent Understanding Business Valuations Articles

Jamba Juice Sold for $265 Million

Investors cited the former Inc. 500 company’s strong potential for continued growth.  Read story

Norm Brodsky: What's Your Business Really Worth?

Before you try to sell, make sure you know what buyers want.  Read story

Valuations 2004: What's Your Company Worth Now?

How, and by whom, valuations are established.  Read story

Valuations 1997: What's Your Company Worth Now?

It could be time for a corporate valuation. A guide to when valuations are necessary and what to expect.  Read story

The IRS Wants to Know: What's Your Business Worth?

The IRS will want to know, and you should know how they'll figure it out. Revenue Ruling 59-60 has the answers.  Read story

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