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Business Valuation
Why Choose Open View Brokerage Valuation & Appraisal Services?
At Open View Brokerage, we understand that accurate business valuation is one of the most critical steps in making informed decisions. Whether you are preparing to sell your company, planning your retirement, seeking financing, resolving a dispute, or managing tax and legal obligations, a professional valuation ensures clarity, confidence, and fairness at every stage.
Our valuation services are performed by experienced professionals who specialize in business transfers and financial analysis. We adhere to the highest industry standards, following the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and the Business Appraisal Standards of the Institute of Business Appraisers. This ensures that every valuation is backed by proven, peer-reviewed methods and results in a defensible and credible opinion of value.
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At Open View Brokerage, we also stay current with the latest developments in valuation and appraisal practices. Our experts participate in ongoing training, conferences, and industry discussions, allowing us to provide insights that reflect both present market realities and long-term business trends.
When Should You Consider a Business Valuation?
A valuation or appraisal is an independent, unbiased process of determining the true worth of a business, ownership interest, security, or intangible asset. It plays a vital role in a wide range of scenarios, including:
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Selling or acquiring a business
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Planning an exit strategy or retirement
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Securing financing or investment
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Corporate restructuring or liquidation
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Shareholder or partnership disputes
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Buy/sell agreements and ESOPs
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Intellectual property valuations
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Tax, gift, or estate planning
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Divorce or prenuptial agreements
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Insurance and litigation matters
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Why A Business Valuation Important?
Just like getting an annual physical at the doctor’s office, regular valuations provide a baseline. They serve as an indication of what you’re doing right and what you could be doing better. Some years your value may be up, other years it may be down a little bit (particularly in the event of a market correction). But without knowing your baseline, you have no solid evidence of how you’re doing. Think of a valuation as a health metric for your business that serves to measure your business’s blood pressure.
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Planning To Sell Your Business?
Whether you plan to sell in two, five, or ten years, you should understand the resale value of your company long before the business is on the market. Comprehending value – including strengths and weaknesses – before selling allows you to increase business worth, showing valuation growth and likely achieving a higher listing price when the time comes to sell.
Once the valuation is complete, work to boost profits, invest, improve processes, lower expenses, and increase sales with your gained insight.
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Valuation Offers Insight Into Merger And Acquisition.
During a business merger or acquisition, knowledge is often negotiating power. When an interested party approaches your business with an offer, you should be able to present an accurate picture of company value, asset withholdings, past company growth, and projected success. Without accurate insight into business value, purchasing parties may acquire your business for less than it is worth.
Business valuation allows you to make informed decisions, either negotiating for a fair deal or rejecting undervalued offers.
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Valuation Provides an Accurate Picture of Company Assets.
Simply estimating business assets does not put the business owner in a position to make informed decisions and set proper goals. For example, understanding company assets allows company owners to receive accurate insurance coverage and negotiate effectively with potential buyers.
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Lastly, Valuations Can Identify Gaps.
A comprehensive valuation will utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) to look at the non-financial aspects of a business that are actually the underlying value drivers. Examples are corporate structure, client demographics, technology usage, and firm infrastructure. KPIs are instrumental in identifying areas of potential improvement for the business – and ultimately provide ways to increase value.