{"product_id":"business-valuation-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Business Valuation For Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLisa Holton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuying or selling a business? Acquire the tools and learn the methods for accurate business valuation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness valuation is the process of determining the value of a business enterprise or ownership interest. \u003ci\u003eBusiness Valuation For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e covers valuation methods, including advice on analyzing historical performance, evaluating assets and income value, understanding a company's financial statements, forecasting performance; estimating the cost of capital; and cash flow methods of valuation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in plain English, this no-nonsense guide is filled with expert guidance that business owners, managers at all levels, investors, and students can use when determining the value of a business. It contains a solid framework for valuation, including advice on analyzing historical performance, evaluating assets and income value, understanding a company's financial statements, estimating the cost of capital, business valuation models, and how to apply those models to different types of businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBusiness Valuation For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e takes you step-by-step through the business valuation process, explaining the major methods in an easy-to-understand manner with real-world examples. Inside you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe value of business valuation, including when it's necessary\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe fundamental methods and approaches to business valuation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to read a valuation report and financial statements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe other players in the valuation process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to decide you're ready to sell -- and the best time to do so\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe three stages of due diligence: the meet and greet; the hunting and gathering; the once-over\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to decide you're ready to buy -- and find the right business for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat due diligence means on the buying side of things\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen to call in the experts: divorce; estate planning and gifting; attracting investors and lenders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is an essential guide for anyone buying a business, selling a business, participating in a merger or acquisition, or evaluating for tax, loan, or credit purposes. Get your copy of \u003ci\u003eBusiness Valuation For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e to get the information you need to successfully and accurately place a value on any business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour hands-on guide to calculating -- and understanding -- business value\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWant to determine the value of a business, but not sure where to start? This plain-English guide gives you step-by-step directions for the major valuation methods, supporting them with real-world examples. You'll work with easy-to-understand valuation models and apply them to different types of businesses to achieve the fairest, most affordable valuation solution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBusiness valuation 101 -- learn what it is, why it's a challenge, and the approaches that experts take to uncover value (or the lack of it)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasp key valuation tools -- understand valuation reports, financial statements, and rule of thumb guidelines for specific businesses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet to the heart of it -- analyze historical performance, evaluate assets and income value, and estimate cost of capital\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're selling a business -- see how to conduct due diligence and increase your company's value\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're buying a business -- incorporate valuation into the necessary prep before negotiation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeek help from the experts -- from divorce to estate planning to attracting outside investors, know when and why you should get outside valuation help\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReal-world advice on planning and executing valuation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of the supporting players in the valuation process\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailed case studies on buying and selling businesses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow forensic accounting fits into valuation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe soft and hard skills needed for successful valuation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to build into a partnership agreement\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy you should pause before transforming your company into an ESOP\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour hands-on guide to calculating -- and understanding -- business value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWant to determine the value of a business, but not sure where to start? This plain-English guide gives you step-by-step directions for the major valuation methods, supporting them with real-world examples. You'll work with easy-to-understand valuation models and apply them to different types of businesses to achieve the fairest, most affordable valuation solution. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBusiness valuation 101 -- learn what it is, why it's a challenge, and the approaches that experts take to uncover value (or the lack of it)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrasp key valuation tools -- understand valuation reports, financial statements, and \"rule of thumb\" guidelines for specific businesses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet to the heart of it -- analyze historical performance, evaluate assets and income value, and estimate cost of capital\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIf you're selling a business -- see how to conduct due diligence and increase your company's value\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIf you're buying a business -- incorporate valuation into the necessary prep before negotiation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeek help from the experts -- from divorce to estate planning to attracting outside investors, know when and why you should get outside valuation help\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003eReal-world advice on planning andexecuting valuation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe role of the supporting playersin the valuation process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed case studies on buyingand selling businesses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow forensic accounting fits intovaluation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe soft and hard skills needed forsuccessful valuation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat to build into a partnershipagreement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy you should pause beforetransforming your company intoan ESOP\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLisa Holton \u003c\/b\u003eis a former business editor and reporter for the \u003ci\u003eChicago Sun-Times.\u003c\/i\u003e Today, she heads The Lisa Company, a writing, editing, and research firm. 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