{"id":4682,"date":"2021-01-19T09:12:58","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T15:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hornvaluation.com\/?p=4682"},"modified":"2021-01-19T09:14:40","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T15:14:40","slug":"flow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hornvaluation.com\/flow\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Assess Cash Flow Before Valuation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\r\n<p>Before you commit to a business valuation, do this cash flow test. It will help you quickly focus on fixing cash flow first, especially if your resources are limited. Secure link to video <a href=\"https:\/\/jhorncpa-my.sharepoint.com\/:v:\/p\/josh\/EbzKtf3prvdGhAko1vpId6gBoGj0ExhFUHJ26q4qCq1q_A?e=I497vj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> or YouTube below. Excel template <a href=\"https:\/\/hornvaluation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Why-You-Should-Assess-Cash-Flow-Blank-Template.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why You Should Assess Cash Flow Before Valuation\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u7KsFeI0-_c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p>Thanks,<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hornvaluation.com\/contact-me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Josh<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Sign up for this blog\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/7a3317ea591d\/6q8fz5tqml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> if you want tools to increase the value of your business or want a refreshing view on business valuation from a recovering CPA. I\u2019m <a href=\"mailto:josh@jhorncpa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Josh Horn, CPA, CVA<\/a> of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hornvaluation.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Horn Valuation<\/a>. I value businesses for owner exits with a focus on HVAC and trade contractors. I also assist litigation and divorce attorneys as a business valuation consulting or testifying expert. My clients are business owners and attorneys. If you\u2019d like more information, email me at <a href=\"mailto:josh@jhorncpa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">josh@jhorncpa.com<\/a>, or call me at <strong>217-649-8794<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>I&#8217;m a licensed Certified Public Accountant (<strong>CPA<\/strong>) and <strong>credentialed in business valuation<\/strong>\u00a0(<strong>CVA<\/strong>). I&#8217;ve been a tax and business consultant in a top 100 CPA firm and a controller in a large international company. I&#8217;ve also valued and advised small family-owned and multimillion-dollar companies. You can connect with me here on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/josh-horn-cpa-cva-0346975\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hornvaluation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hornvaluation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCSwtFpjSTwP8Ikdi7bZMc_Q?view_as=subscriber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hornvaluation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>&#8220;Once-in-a-lifetime events demand an expert.&#8221;<br \/><\/strong>\u00a0Josh Horn, CPA and Certified Valuation Analyst<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before you commit to a business valuation, do this cash flow test. 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