Vertical IQ enhances its industry research platform
Eleven U.S. industry sector profiles have been added to the Vertical IQ industry research platform, including: accommodation and food services; agriculture, forestry, and fishing; educational services; information sector; real estate; and transportation and warehousing.
And the BVR Survey Says, Part 2
Check out the attendee survey results from the BVR webinar: 2023 Overview of the Marijuana Industry: The Coming Wave of Consolidation and Beyond. Opportunities Abound!
2023 Overview of the Marijuana Industry: The Coming Wave of Consolidation and Beyond. Opportunities Abound!
The session will explore current trends and engagement opportunities in the cannabis industry. The continuing conflict between federal and state laws and regulations, coupled with the economic impact of inflation, the illicit cannabis market, and the aftermath of the COVID pandemic pause have resulted in a perfect storm for an incredibly unique industry. Recreational use of marijuana is currently legal for adults in 21 states and Washington, D.C., while medical marijuana is legal and available ...
Growth rates for software firms underestimated, says research paper
Both management and market analysts “systematically underestimate the annual growth rates of software companies,” according to researchers who examined these types of firms.
Restaurants and inflation: what’s the breaking point?
Restaurants have been raising prices more aggressively in recent months to offset rising food and labor costs, according to an update from the Vertical IQ industry research platform.
Preorder deal on the 2023 Business Reference Guide
The 2023 print edition of the Business Reference Guide (BRG) by Tom West is now available for preorder at a 20% savings.
Valuing Assisted Living Facilities
This webinar will cover the basics of valuing assisted living facilities. We will look at valuation methods under each approach – cost, market, and income – and discuss pro’s and con’s of each. Before getting into each method, we will address industry factors and economic conditions pertinent to these valuations, as well as current topics and issues. An example valuation will be reviewed incorporating the methods and conditions discussed.
2024 Business Reference Guide
January 2024 Softcover
Tom West
Business Brokerage Press
Key Industry Updates for Various Types of Stores and Retailers
The economy, high inflation, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the pandemic continue to impact firms in all industries, so it’s important for valuation analysts to keep up with these developments. Here are some recent and very targeted updates for various retail stores from the Vertical IQ industry research platform.
Power Panel: Avoiding Common Business Valuation Mistakes
This panel will discuss many of the most common mistakes that business valuers are still making after all these years. The panel will use their experiences to demonstrate what they are seeing in the real world and how to avoid many of these errors. It is intended as an interactive discussion that will serve as a learning experience for the newbies and a refresher for the more experienced folks.
RMA is the financial benchmarking data of choice, per BVR survey
Over three-quarters (78%) of valuation experts say they use RMA for financial benchmarking data, according to a recent survey by BVR. Coming in second is Bizminer, cited by 28% of respondents.
Using Rule of Thumb Benchmark Data to Verify Financials
In addition to being used as a check to corroborate a value conclusion reached using other methods, rule of thumb data can be used to validate historical financials. This is particularly useful when valuing cash-intensive businesses. The article provides benchmark data for a dozen types of firms that do a lot of cash business.
Auto Dealerships are Running Hot: Key Valuation Metrics Unique to Auto Deal
Providing a valuation of a business can be a complex process as there are a variety of intricacies that help determine the value. Automobile dealership valuations are a bit more complex because they have unique characteristics that set them apart from other businesses and industries. They involve a deep understanding of the automotive retail industry which includes items such as factory financial statements, franchise multiples, and operational benchmarks of the dealership, to name a few.
The 2022 Cannabis Reset: A Redux of 2019?
Comments on the impacts to the cannabis industry in the wake of COVID-19 and related economic stimuli and amid inflation, interest rate increases, legislative reforms, and labor and supply-chain disruptions.
Key Lesson to Be Learned From Valuing a Strip Club
A strip club may bare all, but not when it comes to every bit of information an analyst needs to do a valuation. The trick is knowing the right questions to ask to discover these hidden factors that may impact value, and that goes for other types of businesses as well.
Car dealer blue-sky values remain at record levels, per Haig report
“Blue sky” values are 6% higher than at the end of 2021, and they are at the same level as they were at the end of the first quarter of 2022, according to the Q2 2022 Haig Report.
Spotlight on the Jewelry Industry: Are Diamonds Still a Girl’s Best Friend?
No business can be valued in a vacuum, and the jewelry industry has undergone significant changes over the last few years. Join Lynton Kotzin for an overview of the current state and evolution of the jewelry industry. Understand the key value drivers, accounting issues, and the proper application of the different valuation approaches during these changing times.
Valuing Cannabis 2.0: Buckle Up, This is About to Get Interesting
The session will explore recent trends in valuing businesses and intellectual property in the cannabis industry. Appraisers often apply market-based metrics to historical data when performing traditional valuations. In the cannabis industry, history is not often indicative of the future and reliance on historical data may lead to inaccurate valuations. The value of businesses in established markets such as Colorado, Oregon, and Washington is different than the value of businesses in newly legal states or ...
Reminder: Please take a short survey on financial benchmarking data
Our thanks to those of you who took our very short survey (four questions) on the sources valuation analysts use for financial benchmarking data.
Please take a short survey on financial benchmarking data
BVR is conducting a very short survey (four questions) on the sources valuation analysts use for financial benchmarking data.
Valuing Nightclubs, Bars, and Adult Cabarets
That’s the title of the latest installment in BVR’s What It’s Worth series of industry-specific valuation guides.
What It's Worth: Valuing Nightclubs, Bars, and Adult Cabarets
July 2022 PDF (198 pages)
BVR (editor)
Business Valuation Resources, LLC
Coronavirus Updates for 24 U.S. Industries
The latest news from the Vertical IQ industry research platform.
Cannabis lawsuit could be a game changer
A coalition of influential marijuana companies and stakeholders are planning to sue the federal government over alleged unconstitutional policies that affect their operations, according to a report in Marijuana Moment.
The Dental Valuation Revolution
The valuation landscape for dental practices is changing rapidly. Private equity funds and dental service organizations have entered the industry in force. Experts Matthew Howard and Kam McQuay will engage in discussions around what is the definition of “any given buyer” for practices and how to include this relevant buyer in your valuations. They will also discuss industry-specific considerations for valuations concerning the officer compensation adjustment and typical and some not-so-typical income statement and balance ...