by Appraisal Economics | Jul 16, 2019 | Business Valuation, Valuation
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) have become commonplace in the United States, with 6,669 plans covering 14.4 million people. ESOPs are a fantastic option for private companies that want to reward and motivate employees by providing them with equity, but how and...
by Appraisal Economics | Jul 5, 2019 | Business Valuation, Intellectual Property
Some of the most valuable trademarks are also the most recognizable company names: Google, Microsoft, Walmart, Mercedes, and others. However, trademarks protect more than corporate names. They also safeguard logos, designs, product names, taglines, and more....
by Appraisal Economics | Jun 26, 2019 | Business Valuation, Machinery Valuation, Valuation
Fire, floods, earthquakes, and tornados; theft, vandalism, and negligence. Whether it is mother nature, an untrustworthy employee, or simply an error in judgement, business losses are a reality that cannot be ignored. When business owners suffer an equipment loss (and...
by Appraisal Economics | May 14, 2019 | Business Valuation, Taxes
There are several common tax scenarios that require business owners to determine a justifiable dollar value for their companies. Business valuations are critical for gift and estate tax liability purposes, and/or to engage in the sale of your business. In all of these...
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...
