Tom West’s Legacy to Appraisers: The Business Reference Guide
BVR was very saddened to learn of the passing of Tom West, co-founder of the International Business Brokers Association and founder of the Business Brokerage Press. Business valuers have him to thank for the Business Reference Guide, which contains pricing rules of thumb for almost 700 types of businesses.
BV News and Trends February 2023
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Report drills down on dental practice financials
PKF O’Connor Davies has released its 2022 edition of “Dental Practices by the Numbers,” which provides key financial benchmarks.
Data on preowned medical equipment prices
The “BuckheadFMV January 2023 Benchmark Report on Pre-Owned Medical Equipment Prices” is now available.
BV News and Trends December 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
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.
Embracing Subjectivity: The Illusion of Precision in BV
Nothing keeps a valuator up at night more than “squishy numbers.” Everyday someone comes up with another “objective quantitative method” that eliminates subjectivity. But guess what? Many of the methods are actually increasing the subjectivity exponentially and creating the illusion of precision. In this rip roaring session, we will shine a light on all of the subjective areas of the valuation process and learn to embrace it.
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.
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.
Coronavirus Updates for 24 U.S. Industries
The latest news from the Vertical IQ industry research platform.
BV News and Trends June 2022
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.
Strong M&A outlook in the food and beverage sector
“With an abundance of capital in private equity markets and large corporate players realigning their strategic vision, we believe 2022 is trending toward another strong year of M&A activity in the food and beverage space,” reports “Food and Beverage M&A Landscape” (Spring 2022) from Kroll.
New trends help eateries build business
Virtual restaurants—commercial kitchens that operate through delivery services and do not have a physical dine-in space—are increasing due to the coronavirus pandemic, reports the Vertical IQ industry research platform in a recent “Coronavirus Update” for the restaurant industry.
Holy cow! New York Yankees hit $6 billion in value
That’s what the legendary announcer Phil Rizzuto would be yelling over this news.
‘Eye-opening’ valuations for RIA firms
A review of 2021 M&A activity among registered investment advisors (RIAs) shows that valuations “increased materially, while the median-adjusted EBITDA multiple set a record,” according to the newest edition of “The RIA Deal Room,” an annual study from Advisor Growth Strategies.
Three special BVR workshops in May: energy, estate/gift, and intangibles
The month of May will see BVR webcast three special events.
Shining a Spotlight on Nightclub Valuation
Get ready to jump the line with this lesson on valuing bars and nightclubs with Jason Pierce and Lynton Kotzin. The entertainment venue industry is nuanced, and the pandemic changed the approach for these valuations. Hear specific examples of specialized issues, including deconstructing the revenue streams, matching the risk to the business model, properly applying transaction multiples and other benchmarks, and utilizing lessons learned from court cases. Valuation experts, financial analysts, legal counsel, industry practitioners ...
Newest valuation data for A/E firms
The latest transactional data on the fair market value of businesses in the architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting industries (A/E firms) is now available in the Architecture/Engineering Business Valuation and M&A Transaction Study, 9th edition.
Reminder: 20% off the 2022 Business Reference Guide expires December 31
The 2022 edition of the Business Reference Guide (BRG) by Tom West is now available for preorder at a 20% savings if you click here.
Preorder deal on the updated Business Reference Guide for 2022
The 2022 edition of the Business Reference Guide (BRG) by Tom West is now available for preorder at a 20% savings if you click here.
BV News and Trends November 2021
A monthly roundup of key developments of interest to business valuation experts.