Business Valuation

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The Valuation Process Explained: Income-Based vs. Asset-Based Valuations

When preparing to sell your business, determining its value is one of the most critical steps. The valuation process can significantly impact the asking price and the outcome of negotiations. Understanding the different valuation methods is vital to ensuring your business is priced competitively and attractively for potential buyers. At CGK Business Sales, we help […]

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Why Choose CGK to be Your Business Broker

When it comes to selling your business, choosing the right business broker can make all the difference, and CGK is a leader in the M&A  marketplace. Our team of expert brokers brings years of experience and a personalized approach to each transaction. With a proven track record, exceptional negotiation skills, and a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in business sales, CGK is the partner you need. Let’s explore why CGK is the go-to firm to sell your business.

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Need a Business Valuation? A Comprehensive Guide for Small Business Owners

Understanding Business Valuation For small and lower-middle-market business owners, understanding the value of your business is not just a matter of curiosity; it’s a crucial aspect of strategic planning and decision-making. Whether you’re considering selling your business, seeking investment, or planning for the future, knowing your business’s worth is essential. A business valuation provides a

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Mastering Business Valuation: A Guide for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

Introduction In the dynamic world of business, understanding the value of your enterprise is not just a matter of numbers; it’s a crucial step in safeguarding your investment and planning for the future. For small and lower-middle-market businesses, this understanding becomes even more vital, especially when considering selling the business. Valuing a business accurately and

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Five of the Highest-Valued Businesses of All Time

Five of the Highest-Valued Businesses of All Time

With market caps higher than the gross domestic products of many countries, five of the highest-valued businesses of all time have been, at their peak, worth astronomical sums. From trading companies of the colonial era to some of the 21st century’s tech titans, we will reveal some of the highest-value businesses ever bought and sold.

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Selling an Essential Business During the Covid-19 Pandemic

With the pandemic, many business owners are wondering if it might be time to sell. For many, however, selling their business right now might not be a good idea since revenue is down significantly. Owners of an essential business, however, are more in luck. Now might be the perfect time to sell your business, provided,

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Increasing the Valuation of Your Business Without Creating More Earnings

No matter the economic environment, it’s important for business owners to monitor their companies’ value up to three years before selling their business. Though most assume that business valuation is focused only on earnings, revenues, and discount rates, it’s far more qualitative than it seems. While a valuation is a prediction of a company’s future

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Preparing for a Business Valuation in Five Simple Steps

Whether you’re getting ready to retire or planning to add a partner, conducting a business valuation is always momentous. A careful, comprehensive business valuation can help you, a buyer, or another party make any of a wide range of important, informed decisions. Most business valuations proceed smoothly, and this is particularly true of those where

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Employees are a Key Factor When Selling Your Business

No business can truly succeed without quality employees. No matter what industry you’re in, you need employees that are capable and caring. And of course, the opposite can happen as well. We’ve all heard horror stories of businesses broken by a handful of key employees who either don’t care or are actively working against your

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What is Your Business Worth Without You?

Many business owners want to know what their business is worth, but business buyers want to know what it’s worth after the original seller is out of the picture. You see, buyers determine value not by how well your business is run, but by how well it’s run without you. After all, once the sale

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