If you want tools to increase the value of your business or want a refreshing view on business valuation from a recovering CPA, this blog is for you. You can join our tribe here. Thank you, Josh Horn, CPA, CVA, Horn Valuation
You Must Understand Accounting to Value a Business
There are few absolutes in business valuation. This is one of them. You must understand accounting to value a private business correctly. Why? Recognize IssuesIssues in the accounting records can have a huge impact on value. If issues aren’t identified, the whole foundation starts to wobble. Knowing what to ask and how to ask it … Read more
Imagine Value as a Journey instead of a Destination
Imagine if everyone woke up tomorrow and decided business value was something to be achieved over time instead of ordered like fast food. What would this mean? Better relationships with co-owners and employeesWe’d recognize that our failure to empathize with others is holding us back. Without empathy, we’ll never get the cooperation we must have. … Read more
Creative Ways to Solve a Business Dispute
You may be involved in a dispute over your business with a limited budget. What can you do? Here are a couple ideas to solve this problem by being creative. Three minutes. Secure link here…or YouTube here: Thanks,Josh Sign up for this blog here if you want tools to increase the value of your business or … Read more
The Problems I Find Valuing Businesses Should Scare You
I see a lot of the same things that scare me again and again on businesses I value. Here’s a 4 minute video to help you find and fix these. Secure link here…or YouTube here: Thanks,Josh Sign up for this blog here if you want tools to increase the value of your business or want a refreshing view … Read more
Owner compensation and why it matters in your company’s valuation
Here’s a 4 minute video to help you understand the impact owner compensation can have on the value of your business. Secure link here…or YouTube here: Thanks,Josh Sign up for this blog here if you want tools to increase the value of your business or want a refreshing view on business valuation from a recovering CPA. I’m … Read more
This Kills More Businesses Than Anything. Let’s Fix This
Here’s a 5 minute video to help you avoid what kills most businesses. Secure link here …or YouTube here: Thanks,Josh Sign up for this blog here if you want tools to increase the value of your business or want a refreshing view on business valuation from a recovering CPA. I’m Josh Horn, CPA, CVA of Horn Valuation. I … Read more
Why Can Valuing Your Business Be Tough? Reasons and Solutions
Here’s a 3 minute video I put together to answer the question, “why can valuing your business be tough?” and how you can solve it. Secure link here or YouTube here: Thanks,Josh Sign up for this blog here if you want tools to increase the value of your business or want a refreshing view on business … Read more
Are Those Losses Real? This is How You Find Out
Hey everyone, Whether you’re running a business or buying one, it’s important to understand losses. By “losses”, I mean when expenses exceed sales. In simplest terms, it’s when the income statement or profit and loss shows a negative number. You don’t need to immediately panic. You need to review the causes. Here’s my list for … Read more
Don’t Gamble with Divorce Tax Returns
If you’re concerned about using a business tax return for child support, maintenance, and assets in your divorce case, you’re in the right place. It’s a dangerous gamble unless you know what to do. Learn how you can spot the seven red flags and fix them. We begin with a typical business tax return, walk through … Read more
Do You Need a Business Valuation? Here’s a Framework to Help You.
Would you prefer to watch the video instead of reading? The video is right here and here: https://youtu.be/2-swTmhbBUw. I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about this and how I can help you answer this question. Do you need a business valuation or do you need your business valued? The key “big picture” question you should … Read more