Appraisal / Assessment Resources

An appraisal or assessment is an essential step when considering the sale of a business, conducting due diligence for M&A, establishing an ESOP, estate planning, or negotiating an owner buyout. A complete appraisal and assessment process should incorporate a mix of business and market assessment, analysis of comparable companies and similar transactions, financial review, and accounting expertise. Accurately determining the value of a business can seem like a daunting task.

Here are some appraisal and assessment resources that may help you understand the process, terminology, and get you started towards an assessment of your business.

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From the American Express Small Business Network

Merfeld & Schine on Business Valuations

Business Valuation 101: The Five Myths of Valuing a Private Business

How To Use EBITDA For the Valuation of Your Small Business

Private Company Valuation Methods

Why Operate Without a Report Card: Get an Estimate of Value of Your Company

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John joined W.B. Grimes in 2011 to run the Global Media, Events & Information Services Group, which has had excellent growth under his tenure, branching out into new regions and more diverse businesses. Under John, the Global Media Events & Information Services client list grew to include many more sellside and buyside retainer clients than the group had ever had in its history. John brings 30 plus years of strategy, business development experience in the global media, events and online services industries, holding positions such as Senior VP of Thomson Financial, (where he grew revenues from $30m to $90m in six years) Senior VP at the Fair Disclosure Financial Network (which grew from zero to $2m in 18 months under his tenure) and various positions early in his career at Dow Jones/Factiva. John has run global strategy, business development and sales/marketing functions in both large and small organizations, including managing international staff. As the new owner of Grimes, McGovern & Associates, John looks forward to continuing the tradition the Grimes family started of helping small to medium sized business owners grow their businesses, and exit at the right time at the best price. John is an avid tennis player, foodie and movie buff (especially spy movies).