Comparing Types of SBA Loans: 7(a) vs. 504 
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Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, creating jobs, fostering innovation, and supporting local communities. Yet, small businesses often face difficulties accessing capital, which may hinder their growth and development. That’s where the Small Business Administration (SBA) comes in. The SBA was created to help ensure that small businesses have the tools and …
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Five Common Errors in Business Valuation Reports 
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As a business owner, you may need a business valuation for any number of reasons. The result of a business valuation is typically communicated in a formal written report, which documents how the valuation analyst arrived at the business’ economic value. Additionally, business valuation reports provide key insights regarding the nature of a company’s operations, …
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SBA Loans and Business Valuations 
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The Small Business Administration Defined as independent businesses having fewer than 500 employees, there are more than 32 million small businesses in America. Combined, small businesses account for 99.9% of all U.S. businesses and support more than 60 million jobs. So, in terms of their impact on the economy, small businesses aren’t actually that small. …
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What is EBITDA and Why is it Important to Your Business Valuation? 
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EBITDA is an acronym, short for “Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization.” It is calculated by taking net income and adding back income taxes, interest expense, depreciation, and amortization. Publicly traded companies and closely held businesses alike use EBITDA, often (sometimes controversially) adjusted, in performance evaluation and communication, M&A and business valuation, compensation programs, …
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Business Valuation vs. Business Calculation—Which Engagement is Right for You? 
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There are many reasons—including both business and personal motivations—why it may be necessary to estimate the value of a privately held business. Here are five reasons to get a business valuation: Mergers and Acquisitions Succession Planning Estate and Gift Tax Marital Dissolution Employee Incentives and Ownership The underlying reason, along with the nature of the …
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Five Reasons to Get a Business Valuation 
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While the value of each share in a publicly traded company is typically known, the value of an ownership interest in a privately held business is not so readily obtainable. When the value of an interest in a privately held business is needed, an independent business valuation prepared by a qualified valuation professional may be …
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Business Valuation: Fundamental vs. Technical Analysis 
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Since we are in the midst of earnings season—which starts about two weeks after the end of each calendar quarter and is the time when most publicly traded companies release their performance figures and reports for use by investors and other stakeholders—it’s a good time to review the difference between fundamental analysis and technical analysis. …
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