If you poll business owners about how much their business is worth, you will get a broad range of answers.  Ascertaining the actual value of a business is not a simple matter.  The first step is to determine the type of value being analyzed. Are we talking about Resale Value, Liquidation Value, Merger/Acquisition Value, Book Value, Divorce Sale Value, etc.  All of these situations present different circumstances, which lead to different valuations. Merger/Acquisition Value The Merger/Acquisition (M&A) value … Read entire article »