Business Valuation

• Sale of Ownership Interest - If you are planning to sell your business interest, it is a great idea to set a base line value for the business and develop a strategy to improve the profitability to increase the value as an exit strategy.
• Purchase of Ownership Interest - If you are planning on buying an interest in a business, its a good idea to know what it is worth.
• Buy/Sell Agreements - If you are in a partnership, corporation or LLC, a buy/sell agreement between principals can help avoid future disputes. A mutually agreed upon value or valuation methodology is the starting point for an agreement that is acceptable to all parties.
• Shareholder or Partnership Disputes - Things don’t always work out. If an owner decides they want out of the business, an independent business valuation is necessary to arrive at a fair settlement of ownership interest.
• Mergers and Acquisitions - If you are buying or merging with another company, a business valuation will help you determine if the price you are being asked to pay is a fair one
• To Determine the Annual Per Share Value of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - In order to meet ERISA and IRS requirements, shares of Employee Stock Ownership Plans must be valued by an independent valuation expert on an annual basis to establish a fair stock price
• Funding - When negotiating with banks, venture capitalists or other prospective investors or lenders, an objective valuation may help in raising capital.
• Litigation Support - An objective appraisal can help in negotiating a pretrial settlement or, if the matter goes to trial or arbitration, expert testimony of a qualified a business appraiser can strengthen a case where the value of a business is an issue.
• Gift Tax Planning - Avoid problems with the IRS by having an accurate, defensible and documented value.
• Estate Planning - Nobody wants to leave their heirs with the burden of paying heavy taxes on a business that was undervalued. Knowing the value of your business is necessary in order to adequately fund a future estate tax liability and insurance requirements.
• Marital Dissolution - A fair market value of the business interests must usually be established for an equitable division of assets.
• Owner Compensation - If owners are compensated with ownership interests, they need to be valued to determine any taxable compensation. 

Do-it-yourself business appraisals will only increase your financial risks. If you’re planning your estate tax or have a new shareholder or partner joining your business, schedule your business valuation services immediately. Don’t risk your future—play it safe with Hanrahan & Associates.

• Take advantage of our hourly consulting services. If you’re new to business appraisals, our consulting services will help you gather the right information and make the best decisions for your business.
• Rest easy knowing a certified business appraiser is managing your valuation. With over two decades of experience, our appraiser is the professional you need to avoid inaccurate valuations.
• Sell your business with confidence with business appraisal services. If you’re listing your business, you need to know its market value to ensure you’re getting the money you deserve.
• Plan your estate taxes with business valuation services. The tax you owe can be affected by the value of your business; an appraisal will help you understand your future tax liability to develop the right strategies.
• Defend yourself during a lawsuit with a business appraisal. If you’re preparing for a trial, a valuation can be critical.