by Appraisal Economics | May 7, 2019 | Business Valuation
Upon close examination, most startups with valuations in excess of $1 billion, known as unicorns, turn out to be pretty horses in disguise. A recent study performed by professors at Stanford University and the University of British Columbia found that without the use...
by Appraisal Economics | Apr 30, 2019 | Business Valuation
Exit planning is not something that should be undertaken in an afternoon. Ideally, it is a multi-year process. Whether you are gearing up for a sale, or preparing to pass your business along to the next generation, it is imperative to fully understand your business’...
by Appraisal Economics | Apr 4, 2019 | Business Valuation
Entrepreneurs and business owners do themselves a disservice by moving towards a sale too hastily. If you have decided it is time to sell your business, the last thing you should do is actually list it. At least, not if you would like to get the best return on your...
by Appraisal Economics | Mar 13, 2019 | Business Valuation
Executives involved in succession planning are well-versed in the business of maximizing a firm’s value prior to potential sales. Profitability is always the name of the game, causing leadership to double down on the usual suspects: winning more new clients and...
by Appraisal Economics | Mar 6, 2019 | Intellectual Property
In today’s knowledge economy, intellectual property (IP) truly fuels economic growth. IP includes assets such as copyrights, patents, trademarks, licenses, proprietary technology, contracts, software, databases, R&D, and more. Today, in the United States, IP is...