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Small business valuation blog. Discusses key business valuation concepts. Offers tips and suggestions on business valuation methods and structuring
2021-12-28 06:20
Before buying or selling a liquor store, every buyer and seller wants to know how much it is worth. The attractiveness of running a liquor store is strong since it is often less sen… Read More
2021-12-06 06:50
Is it necessary for both investors and owners to do startup valuations? How would investors and owners determine the worth of a startup if it has no revenue? You must have these kin… Read More
2021-11-30 07:40
When an asset is liquid and publicly traded, we know its value minute by minute.
When an asset is sold, we know its value as of the transaction date, because someone wrote a check to buy it… Read More
2021-11-18 17:51
Why Convertible Notes effect on IRC 409A Valuation?
About 409A Valuation
The market can decide the market value of a share in public companies, whereas private corporations must r… Read More
2021-11-12 18:03
There’s an art to forecasting a business’ future. And the stakes for making accurate projections are high. Potential partners, staff, investors, shareholders, and insu… Read More
2021-11-11 11:20
The post How to set up your business for a great evaluation for a sale with Bharat Kanodia appeared first on Veristrat LLC Read More
2021-11-11 11:20
How to figure out if your company is worth something? It doesn’t matter how big the size is in terms of the business or how much growth it already has but the… Read More
2021-11-09 11:53
If you are buying a car you can go to Kelly Blue Book to consult pricing…
If you are buying a house you could go to Zillow to look up home values…
Where can you go if you are… Read More
2021-10-26 13:12
The post Bharat Kanodia: How Subjective Value Generates Valuation in Business Episode #141 appeared first on Veristrat LLC Read More
2021-10-19 14:14
A friend of mine works for Rivian. I asked if he has thoughts on their expected IPO valuation of $80 billion.
He said – you know we have not delivered one car yet? Not o… Read More
2021-09-28 09:33
90% of businesses fail in the first five years. When I hear this statistic, what jumps at me is that 10% of the businesses succeed. So, naturally, I want to know why?
What do t… Read More
2021-09-14 14:16
Let’s have some fun today. I have been fortunate to have valued some of the most unique assets in the world, including the Brooklyn Bridge, Atlanta Airport, the Aleyaskan Pipeline, a… Read More
2021-09-10 12:40
The post Sage Thought Leadership Podcast: Thought Leader – Bharat Kanodia on why valuations are such a mystery appeared first on Veristrat LLC Read More
2021-08-24 14:40
Could you predict if a 4-year-old will be successful? Or if a rookie soccer player will play for the national team? Or if a newly married couple will stay together forever?
I can’t. B… Read More
2021-08-10 15:16
Podcasting is the fastest-growing segment in media and entertainment. Its invention has triggered the decline of the old and stogy gatekeepers who have silenced the common man’s voice… Read More
2021-07-27 14:10
Give them bread and circuses and they will never revolt. – Juvenal
This quote works on so many levels. From the economy to sports, to entertainment. Believe it or not, the Roman glad… Read More
2021-07-13 14:06
Buy land, they’re not making it anymore. – Mark Twain.
This logic is applicable to any asset where the supply is limited, and the demand is ever-lasting. In the last quarter of… Read More
2021-06-22 14:31
NFTs. What are they?
The world is continuously reinventing new ways of commerce making our lives more and more virtual. Think how folks in the nineties must have felt when they heard the te… Read More
2021-06-08 14:31
A cauliflower is nothing but a cabbage with a college education – Mark Twain
Leave it to Twain to eloquently portray what a college degree is worth. Most of us don’t think of ed… Read More
2021-05-25 14:38
They say an entrepreneur is someone who jumps off a cliff and builds a parachute on the way down, hoping it opens in time.
They are the gladiators of the business world. They are the ones w… Read More
2021-05-11 14:02
A venture firm wanted me to value a company they planned to invest $17 million in. The company had zero revenue but the Founder has eight patents. Made me think how important patents are fo… Read More
2021-05-04 14:28
Startup valuations expert Bharat Kanodia breaks down what founders should know about maximizing their company’s value.
The post Startups with Sanaz : Bharat Kanodia Prov… Read More
2021-05-03 13:09
The post Uber, AirBNB, DoorDash, GE, Tesla. Ring any bells? Bharat Kanodia | Ep. 221 appeared first on Veristrat Inc Read More
2021-04-28 08:54
Know Your Worth: Learn How to Value Your Business
In this episode, Bharat shares strategies on how you can understand the worth of your business, how to prepare your business to sell, and th… Read More
2021-04-28 08:54
Know Your Worth: Learn How to Value Your Business
In this episode, Bharat shares strategies on how you can understand the worth of your business, how to prepare your business to sell, and th… Read More
2021-04-27 14:21
Twelve seasons. 260 episodes. Mark Burnett. Mark Cuban. Kevin O’Reilly. ABC, CNBC. Shark Tank. A true American legacy.
Since my YouTube channel launched, I have had numerous requests… Read More
2021-04-20 08:20
The post DTM #058 Secrets of Valuations with Bharat Kanodia : Decide To Move Podcast appeared first on Veristrat Inc Read More
2021-04-15 07:56
Entrepreneurs of start-up companies who have business ideas, but no capital. Who will invest in new start-ups where risk is higher? So, we often hear about venture capital firms when it come… Read More
2021-04-13 14:16
I am sure you are thinking….its about time someone who knows valuation, gives their opinion on Bitcoin’s value.
In this video, I will share insider secrets on how to ‘thi… Read More
2021-03-30 14:27
Real estate and tech are like the two bookends of investment. Real estate gives dividends, while tech gives the growth.
SaaS, or software as a service company, is like a love child of real… Read More
2021-03-19 08:42
The post What’s Golden Gate Bridge worth with Bharat Kanodia : Biz4Good Show appeared first on Veristrat Inc Read More
2021-03-16 14:08
Main Street business owners and venture capital founders, have asked me on uncountable occasions – how can businesses sell for billions when they do not have the revenue or earnings t… Read More
2021-03-15 08:50
The post Bharat Kanodia — What’s It Worth? : The Entrepreneur Ethos appeared first on Veristrat Inc Read More
Why Valuation Is An Entrepreneurs Scorecard Interview With Bharat Kanodia : Prosper With Sonia Clark
2021-03-10 11:14
Why Valuation Is An Entrepreneurs Scorecard Interview With Bharat Kanodia
The post Why Valuation Is An Entrepreneurs Scorecard Interview With Bharat Kanodia : Prosper with Sonia Clark appe… Read More
2021-03-02 06:47
We all know the two inevitable in life – death, and taxes. I suggest we add insurance to that list.
But what is insurance? I once had a chance to meet the CEO of The Harford, Ramani A… Read More
2021-02-27 08:56
The post Let’s Talk Asset Valuation with Bharat R. Kanodia : ihealthradio appeared first on Veristrat Inc Read More
2021-02-25 09:25
The post LTA with Bharat R Kanodia talking about adversity : Leading Through Adversity appeared first on Veristrat Inc Read More
2021-02-23 15:15
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada.
Hollywood.
Radio City Music Hall.
London Underground.
In and Out Burger.
McDonald’s Arches.
What is common between all of these? They are a… Read More
2021-02-18 06:13
SLO attorneys succeed fight against California’s cannabis bureau (1)
Luxury cannabis brand MONOGRAM can now be ordered from Caliva (2)
MONOGRAM – Shawn “Jay-Z” Cart… Read More
2021-02-10 07:06
More banking services for California pot farms [1]
The California Cannabis Association has reached an agreement with California-based North Bay Credit Union that will give checking, wire tra… Read More
2021-02-02 15:40
Can you tell the difference between virtual and reality? Do you feel like Neo from the Matrix sometimes, where you can’t tell the difference between the reality and augmented re… Read More
2021-01-26 15:15
Econ 101 taught me that high risk needs high gain. Meaning people who risk the most are or should be paid the most. Sounds fair, doesn’t it?
Then what about professional loggers, mine… Read More
2021-01-19 15:20
At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice, he is the worst. – Aristotle
We all have heard too many lawyer jokes. Do you know how many lawyer jokes… Read More
2021-01-12 15:04
Do you know the cost of growing old? What would it cost a senior citizen to live comfortably, with proper medical attention, and dignity?
Depending on location, and their medical needs, co… Read More
2021-01-05 14:30
Why do owners buy businesses? Why would a person not retain their 9-5 well paying jobs instead? What is the lure of becoming an entrepreneur?
In this blog, I will share some war stories of… Read More
2020-12-15 15:42
To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. Did you know homes with big trees and nice landscaping sell for 15-20% more value than comparable homes? Multi-families with good landscaping ca… Read More
2020-12-08 15:03
This game has inspired Kings, Heads of States, business and community leaders, rookies like myself, and my 8-year-old.
I learned that spending 4 hours with someone playing golf is the best… Read More
2020-12-01 15:26
If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional, try hiring an amateur. This saying is most true when it comes to hiring contractors.
Did you know that HVAC alone comprises 5-8% of… Read More
2020-11-10 15:32
SPORTS DO NOT BUILD CHARACTER. THEY REVEAL IT.
SIMILARLY, APPRAISERS DO NOT ADD VALUE, WE UNVEIL IT.
Sporting goods stores are businesses that sell athletic apparel, athletic… Read More
2020-11-05 10:46
You know when is the best time to go wine tasting, whenever the wineries open.
Twain once said I never dine without wine, sir. It is because of such sentiments that the American wine industr… Read More
2020-11-03 15:02
I always wondered why manufacturers have car dealers. Why can’t they open up multiple stores all over the country and sell cars on their own? Or now with the advent of the Internet wh… Read More
2020-10-27 14:03
They used to say that life in America is much easier if you have three friends – a doctor, a lawyer, and an auto mechanic. Of the three, the auto mechanic is the one technology is con… Read More
2020-10-20 14:03
“Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future. – John F. Kennedy”
We all know this intuitively, which is why we try to send our c… Read More
2020-10-13 14:01
Construction is at the epitome of human achievement, perseverance, and demise.
This business is at the core of the American dream. Owners, workers, investors, have made and lost fortunes… Read More
2020-10-06 14:02
Rule No. 1: Never lose money. Rule No. 2: Never forget rule No. 1. – Warren Buffett
This rule is applicable to very few businesses, and even fewer bricks and mortar businesses. Most… Read More
2020-09-29 14:01
When was the last time you walked into a store? Neither Nordstrom nor Macy’s. Like a regular business that sells accessories, or clothes, but somewhere around the corner on Main Stree… Read More
2020-08-18 10:42
There are over 65 thousand grocery stores in America employing over three million people and selling $700 billion dollars of groceries annually.
Most people visit such stores… Read More
2020-08-18 10:42
There is over 65 thousand grocery store in America employing over three million people and selling $700 billion dollars of groceries annually.
Most people visit such stores on a weekly basis… Read More
2020-08-17 13:39
Warren Buffett said that accounting is the language of business. However, what about accounting as a business. As per research, there are over 50,000 CPA firms in America. 90% of t… Read More
2020-08-17 13:22
In a present scenario, we usually do not think much about the worth of your practice periodically. However, when situations arise in your professional or personal life,&n&hell…Read More
2020-08-17 12:43
When you hear about brands, you generally hear what big brands like Coca Cola or Disney are worth it.
How do they arrive at these valuations?
Let’s take the case of Kirkland – Co… Read More
2020-08-17 12:21
There are over a million restaurants in America. Over 50% of them are owned by baby boomers. a mean boomer is 66 years old. The average retirement age in America is 62. Do you see… Read More
2020-08-17 11:29
In the last 10 years, the term ‘valuations’ has become synonymous with fame and fortune.
Unknowingly, we all use valuations on a day-to-day basis to debate assets and investments… Read More
2020-06-24 05:27
The value of money changes over a certain time period. In the simpler term, the money received today is more valuable than money received at some point in the future. For example: your frien… Read More
2020-06-01 05:38
Marijuana Related Business (MRB) means any business that grows, produces, processes, distributes, transports, imports or sells marijuana or marijuana products. Many states in the US hav… Read More
2020-04-28 10:47
Uber Technologies which is not even a net income positive company took only five and a half years to surpass the valuation of 117-year-old Ford. The key reason behind this is that the people… Read More
2020-01-08 10:55
Cannabis industry has flourished over the past few years and it continue to grow further driven by favorable regulatory environment, increasing aging population and growing prevalence of chr… Read More
2019-10-06 16:59
Estate valuation is the process of calculating the value of a gross estate for federal estate tax purposes. The gross estate refers to the value of its assets and properties before taxes and… Read More
2019-09-26 17:47
The Cannabis industry is increasing at a great pace in the United States and established favorable business circumstances in the 21st century. The Cannabis industry is flourishing for manufa… Read More
2019-08-18 15:25
Do you wish to become a successful business owner? Do you wish to conquer new business frontiers and go beyond “just meeting” the targets? Do you want your venture to be profitab… Read More
2019-06-15 09:07
The currency exchange rate is the rate at which one currency can be exchanged against another. The currency exchange rate indicates the stature of the national economy with respect to the wo… Read More
2019-06-06 03:34
Investors in the public companies have the luxury of ascertaining the value of their investment at any point of time. It just takes a few clicks of the mouse to get an update about the stock… Read More
2019-02-21 14:31
We as a finance professional, are familiar with the three financial statements viz Income Statement, Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Statements. These financial statements are prepared by ever… Read More
2019-02-11 13:13
Suppose you are a part of the top-level management of a successful company. The company is enjoying decent profit margins and has made a concrete position in the market. Would you ever want… Read More
2019-01-25 07:15
Portfolio Management
Portfolio Management is the process of developing an investment strategy and asset allocation to meet investors objectives and minimizing risk to achieve superior retur… Read More
2019-01-16 11:08
We have discussed Capital Asset Pricing Model, used in Discounted Cash Flow Method, to calculate Cost of Equity in our earlier blogs. This time we are focusing on the two very important comp… Read More
2019-01-10 12:40
The core three financial statements of the company are Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement. Every public company is required to disclose all the three financial on quarte… Read More
2018-12-19 12:51
STOCK SPLIT
What is a Stock Split?
All publicly traded companies have a certain number of shares outstanding that are issued and purchased by the investors. When a company’s board of d… Read More
2018-11-30 12:32
Have you ever wondered how do portfolio managers compare the risk associated with two different asset classes? Or how do they calculate the risk of a portfolio comprising of different asset… Read More
2018-10-31 13:15
WACC Definition:
WACC is the rate used to discount the future cash flows and terminal value to get present value. It is the return expectations of all providers of capital including debt and… Read More
2018-10-26 11:13
Commodity is an economic good or service that has monetary utility and does not generate cash. There are two types of commodities which are:
Hard commodities: include gold, silver, nickel, c… Read More
2018-10-12 11:44
Income statement usually known as Profit & Loss Statements, consist of various heads of operating as well as non-operating incomes and expenses for specified period e.g. quarter ended 2… Read More
2018-09-18 14:14
Investment is a lifelong objective of every Individual to meet needs that arise in future. This brings us to the question – “Where to Invest?”. Also, when investing our har… Read More
2018-09-12 14:07
Company incurs cost related to tangible assets. These assets are called depreciable assets. The cost of tangible asset is not reflected fully in the current year’s income statement. It… Read More
2018-08-24 13:44
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
ROIC means Return on Invested Capital and it is a profitability ratio which aims at measuring the return (expressed in percentage) that investors of a compa… Read More
2018-08-17 13:23
Definition
“Inventory” is the term used for the goods intended for sale or raw materials which will be used in producing the finished goods. “Inventory valuation” is… Read More
2018-07-31 09:58
Managing a business is quite difficult and to remain competitive, companies started giving more emphasis on inventory valuation. Inventory is one of the major components of current assets of… Read More
2018-07-25 14:15
Inventory valuation is a process to measure cost of unsold goods and assigning a monetary value to items in inventory at the end of the reporting period. It estimates inventories true worth… Read More
2018-07-12 13:57
Quite frequently we come across news and articles stating that some startup has received a hefty funding. A very common question that strikes our mind is what potential do these investors se… Read More
2018-06-22 10:28
There are two primary sources of capital available to an organization: Equity and Debt. Equity comprises of equity share capital, preference share capital or retained earnings while Debt com… Read More
2018-06-14 10:43
Virtual teams are transforming human capital of new age organizations.
Virtual team consists of team working from various locations such as client site, different offices of the company, hom… Read More
2018-05-23 13:58
Assets are resources owned to produce economic benefits in future and are classified into tangible and intangible assets. Valuation of tangible and intangible assets determines its true wort… Read More
2018-05-17 14:05
Discounted Cash Flow analysis (DCF) is a process wherein we calculate the value of an organization or an asset by using the concept of Time Value of Money, that is, what price should be paid… Read More
2018-05-10 13:51
Outsourcing has always played a crucial role for operating successful businesses. When a company is in its initial stages, the main focus of an entrepreneur should be on its core operating a… Read More
2018-04-25 14:07
Every second, someone in the world invests in Equity, Bonds and other Hybrid securities inspite of knowing the fact that there are systematic risks (risks which can’t be eliminated thr… Read More
2018-04-18 11:24
Definition of Book Value
“Book Value” as the name suggests, is the value of the Company as per its “Books” i.e. its balance sheet. It is the value that company’… Read More
2018-04-11 12:36
With the surge in global Merger and Acquisition transactions most of the private equity firms are paying attention to leveraged buyouts. Now it’s important for investors to understand… Read More
2018-03-27 13:35
The term “startup” has been the most renowned word around for the last few years. It’s all about an idea to make a concept, which sooner or later becomes the business enter… Read More
2018-03-20 05:46
What is a MUTUAL FUND?
As the name suggests, when money is pooled by a lot of investors (i.e. a Fund) to invest in the capital markets with a pre-determined strategy acceptable to all (i.e… Read More
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