Along the lines of the first deadly sin, the lack of a formal business plan is also common among small businesses and startups. New entrepreneurs often mistakenly believe that opening a business and putting a sign outside is enough. It is usually the business plan that segregates viable businesses from an entrepreneur’s hobby that they … Continue reading 7 Deadly Sins of Startups from a Valuation Perspective: No Formal Business Plan
How To Value A Business
7 Deadly Sins of Startups from a Valuation Perspective: No Financial Projections
The value of most businesses is the sum of the present value of the cash flows expected to be generated in the future. Amazingly, many entrepreneurs and new business owners are unable to provide a set of financial projections or budgets and the underlying assumptions. Many believe that growth of the business will just happen … Continue reading 7 Deadly Sins of Startups from a Valuation Perspective: No Financial Projections
Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 2nd Quarter 2013
This article will update the Highland Global study, “Discount Statistics of Closed-end Funds,” (originally published in November 2005 and updated quarterly) for data relating to the second quarter of 2013. The original article with more details regarding discount statistics of closed-end funds is available at http://www.HighlandGlobal.com. Historic releases of our research can be accessed from … Continue reading Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 2nd Quarter 2013
Valuation Credential Update For Robert M. Clinger III
The Certified Valuation Analyst designation is the only valuation credential accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accreditation body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). Valuation expert Robert M. Clinger III, CBA, CVA, LIFA with the firm Highland Global Business Valuations has previously been awarded the prestigious Accredited Valuation Analyst™ (AVA™) … Continue reading Valuation Credential Update For Robert M. Clinger III
Highland Global Business Valuations announces the release of the 1st Quarter 2013 Update to “Discount Statistics of Closed-End Funds”
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Orlando, Florida, Dallas, Texas & Washington, DC, May 3, 2013—Highland Global Business Valuations is pleased to announce the release of its 1st Quarter 2013 Update to its quarterly research on “Discount Statistics of Closed-End Funds.” Each quarter, Barron’s Online (www.barrons.com) reports statistics on publicly-traded closed-end funds. The statistics reported include the … Continue reading Highland Global Business Valuations announces the release of the 1st Quarter 2013 Update to “Discount Statistics of Closed-End Funds”
Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 1st Quarter 2013
This article will update the Highland Global study, “Discount Statistics of Closed-end Funds,” (originally published in November 2005 and updated quarterly) for data relating to the first quarter of 2013. The original article with more details regarding discount statistics of closed-end funds is available at http://www.HighlandGlobal.com. Historic releases of our research can be accessed from … Continue reading Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 1st Quarter 2013
The 7th Annual Robert M. Clinger III Invitational Golf Tournament
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, February 25, 2013—Highland Global Business Valuations and the Executive Committee of the Robert M. Clinger III Invitational Golf Tournament released the results of the 7th annual tournament held on Monday, February 18, 2013 at The Dunes Golf & Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Fifty-two invitees from throughout the United … Continue reading The 7th Annual Robert M. Clinger III Invitational Golf Tournament
Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 4th Quarter of 2012
This article will update the Highland Global study, “Discount Statistics of Closed-end Funds,” (originally published in November 2005 and updated quarterly) for data relating to the fourth quarter of 2012. The original article with more details regarding discount statistics of closed-end funds is available at http://www.HighlandGlobal.com. Historic releases of our research can be accessed from … Continue reading Discount Statistics Of Closed-End Funds Update For The 4th Quarter of 2012
How To Value A Business: Part 4
After selecting the appropriate approaches and methods, the appraiser typically adjusts the value indications to reflect the relative lack of marketability of closely held businesses as compared to liquid and readily marketable public counterparts. The values calculated based on the various methods are then reconciled to provide an indication of value or an estimated value … Continue reading How To Value A Business: Part 4
How To Value A Business: Asset Approach
Asset Approach—The Asset Approach adjusts a company’s assets and liabilities to their fair market values and adds to the Balance Sheet the value of intangible assets and any contingent liabilities. While tangible assets can be appraised and reported on an adjusted Balance Sheet accordingly, the valuation of intangible assets such as reputation, employee talent, etc. … Continue reading How To Value A Business: Asset Approach
