Guide to Selecting the Right Professional to Value Your Business - Second Edition©

by David E. Coffman CPA/ABV, CVA

The value of your small business is a critical number. The opinions of business valuation experts can vary by tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. So hiring the right professional is essential.

The Guide will help you:

•  Make a decision based on facts and research
•  Hire the best business valuation professional possible
•  Save money 

The Guide answers questions like:

•  What is a business valuation?
•  Who does business valuations and where can I find them?
•  What are the main BV certifications and what do they mean?
•  How do I find professionals that have them?
•  Once I find some, how do I evaluate them?
•  Should small business valuation experience in the same industry be a primary consideration?
•  What combination of credentials and experience are best for me?    
•  What are the average fees for a small business valuation?
•  How do I choose the best one from a group of qualified professionals?
•  What should I expect after selecting a professional?
•  What information about my business will I need to provide?
•  How long does it take to get a completed business valuation?

The most helpful part of the Guide is the Business Valuation Professional Scorecard. It is a convenient and logical tool to help you choose the best one from your pared down list. Just follow the instructions and complete one Scorecard for each professional. You will give each professional a numerical rating in each of dozens of important factors. Simply total the scores and choose the professional with the highest score.    

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