Business Valuation

Business Valuation

How to Value a Business

The valuation of businesses is not an exact science. Several methods and guidelines exist for each type of valuation. Application of these must be tempered by professional judgement and experience. The  process quite often involves comparing several different approaches. The valuer then selects the best method, based on  knowledge and experience. To be accurate, a comprehensive valuation should take into account all aspects of the company’s business. These aspects will include factors which may be difficult to value and that do not show up on financial statements.

The principle of West Australian Business Brokers, Lee Goldstein, has been involved in Business Valuation since 1985. He holds the following qualifications:

Double Major Degree in Accounting and Finance
Diploma in Forensic Accounting
Graduate Diploma in Valuation
Advanced Certificate of Business
Advanced International Certificate in Intellectual Property.

Lee has conducted numerous intellectual property valuations covering a diverse range of industries, and is often called upon to provide expert testimony in judicial matters. Lee has valued businesses and intellectual property worth over $3.4 billion.
Lee Goldstein has been the Triennial Certificate holder and Licensee of a Business Broking Company since 1992

Business Reports and Values -Lee Goldstein

Australia Wide Valuations

Three broad approaches used by Business Valuers are:

The Income Approach
The Market Approach
The Cost or Asset Approach

Professional practices, Real Estate Agents, and Medical and Veterinary Practices may utilise a different approach.
Family Court Valuations sometimes also necessitate the use of another approach

Understanding Value

Every business owner should have their business valued by a qualified valuer at least once every five years or when business circumstances change. This will give a business owner a greater understanding of the company's value over time.

 

Business Valuation Situations

A valuation is not just for a business owner preparing for a sale. There are numerous business and legal situations that require or that will benefit greatly from a detailed valuation. Among these situations are:

FAMILY COURT MATTERS

Judicial authorities often require a valuation for legal matters, such as shareholders disputes, or breach of contract disputes. Family Law matters are a particular area where there is a need for a detailed  concise and accurate  valuation report.

BUSINESS PRINCIPALS

Detailed Valuations not only assist a business owner in determining the value of their business, they also help them maximise value when considering a sale, merger or partnership

BANKS & FINANCIERS

Lending authorities are now increasingly requiring a  Valuation when business owners require loans or refinancing

CAPITAL RAISING

Detailed valuations identify what's needed to increase the value of the business or attract new capital.

CREDIBILITY

Business purchasers place more credibility on a valuation performed by an independent third party.

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