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Business Valuation for Dummies
Paperback
Series: For Dummies
Publisher Price: $24.99
ISBN13: 9780470344019
Publisher: For Dummies
Published: May 1 2009
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.80 Width: 7.30 Depth: 9.10
Language: English
Buying or selling a business? Acquire the tools and learn the methods for accurate business valuation
Business valuation is the process of determining the value of a business enterprise or ownership interest. Business Valuation For Dummies 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.
Written 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.
Business Valuation For Dummies 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:
- The value of business valuation, including when it's necessary
- The fundamental methods and approaches to business valuation
- How to read a valuation report and financial statements
- The other players in the valuation process
- How to decide you're ready to sell -- and the best time to do so
- The three stages of due diligence: the meet and greet; the hunting and gathering; the once-over
- How to decide you're ready to buy -- and find the right business for you
- What due diligence means on the buying side of things
- When to call in the experts: divorce; estate planning and gifting; attracting investors and lenders
This 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 Business Valuation For Dummies to get the information you need to successfully and accurately place a value on any business.
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