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Quality of Earnings Reports: What SBA Lenders Need to Know Under SOP 50 10 8.1
Key Takeaways With the release of SBA SOP 50 10 8.1, effective October 1, 2026,…
SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Overview: What’s New for Business Valuations and Quality of Earnings
SBA has released SOP 50 10 8.1, effective October 1, 2026. It replaces SOP 50…
How Business Equipment Is Valued and Handled During a Sale
Key takeaways When a business is sold, the equipment included in the deal can represent…
How Recurring Revenue Increases Business Value, and What Buyers actually look for
Key takeaways Predictable revenue makes a business easier to understand, forecast, and price. That is…
What “Qualified Source” Really Means in SBA Change-of-Ownership Valuations
Key takeaways When an SBA lender says it needs an independent business valuation from a…
What Documents Do You Need for a Business Valuation? A Business Owner Checklist
Key Takeaways Whether you are preparing to sell your business, planning your estate, bringing on…
How Long Does a Business Valuation Take? What Business Owners Should Expect
Key Takeaways If you are considering a business valuation, one of the first questions you…
Is Your Business Ready for a Valuation? Signs You’re Prepared and Red Flags You’re Not
Key Takeaways Whether you’re planning to sell your business, transfer ownership to family members, bring…
How Often Should a Business Be Valued?
Key Takeaways Many business owners assume a business valuation is something you obtain only when…
Business Valuation vs. Broker Opinion: What’s the Difference, and Why It Matters
Key Takeaways The Question Behind the Question Many owners begin with a simple question: what…
Business Value vs. Purchase Price: What’s the Difference, and Why It Matters
Key Takeaways The Assumption Almost Every Owner Starts With Many business owners begin with a…
What Valuation Methods Are Used to Value a Business?
Key Takeaways Why There Is No One-Size-Fits-All Formula When an owner asks what the business…