Valuation | The Portfolio Partnership

Warning: Undefined array key "post_type" in /home/tpp/public_html/wp-content/themes/PorfolioPartnership/index.php on line 7

Valuation Vs Saleability

by Ian Smith | Mar 5, 2024 | Execution Tips, Exiting your business, Operational Tips, Scaling

Valuation As the owner of a private company you can commission a valuation of your business at any time. For example a 409A valuation is an independent appraisal of the fair market value (FMV) of a private company’s common stock on the date of issuance. This valuation...

Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder – Valuing Stuff

by Ian Smith | Jun 8, 2014 | Valuation

Plato the Greek philosopher, is credited with the quotation: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Valuing something is truly a personal affair. Take my house pictured above. Last month it came to the market, at what my wife and I and our realtor believed was a fair...

The Valuation of a Private Company

by Ian Smith | Aug 30, 2012 | Valuation

There is a simple rule that operates in the valuation of companies but it works for almost anything. Buyers perceive value. Vendors aspire to price. Only a buyer of a business can place an individual value on it. It’s a very personal value from a buyer with only...

How Much is My Business Worth?

by Ian Smith | Apr 29, 2011 | How Much is My Business Worth, Pricing, Valuation

Kelley Blue Book for second hand companies doesn’t exist but hopefully this post will explain how a buyer thinks when valuing acquisition targets. Basically you need to establish some key facts and understand the basic formulas used, recognizing that each sector will...