Valuation
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[Trend & Insight2026] M&A Strategy in the Age of $10M SBA Limits and AI
$10M SBA Limits and AI M&A strategy in 2026 is being fundamentally reshaped by $10M SBA loan limits, advanced AI, and a renewed premium on trust. Over the past four weeks, I have conducted an intensive literature review of nine seminal texts and twelve peer-reviewed articles to synthesize the cu
How to Value a Restaurant in California 2026: Multiples & Methods
In the vibrant and competitive landscape of California's restaurant scene, understanding how to buy a restaurant in California is essential for buyers eyeing a profitable venture or sellers aiming for a fair exit. With over 84,000 restaurant establishments powering the state's economy, contributing
Mastering Cash Flow Management for Small Businesses
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any small business. "Cash is king." It's the constant flow of funds in and out of your business that ensures you can meet your financial obligations, pay employees, suppliers, and operating costs, and invest in growth.
Chuck Post, Laundry Pro Offers New Book About Laundromats
Chuck Post, a leading laundry expert with over 37 years of developing laundries, retooling, and rebranding hundreds of existing laundries, tells investors how to search, find, evaluate, and do good laundry due diligence laundries for acquisition. A must read for new investors & current operators.
How Property Taxes Impact Hotel Valuation in California
Purchasing or expanding a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) in California requires careful financial planning, as costs often reach into the hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. With California’s aging population growing rapidly, demand for assisted living and residentia
What Determines the True Market Value of Your Business? Business Valuation
Would you like to know what your business is worth? What's more, what it could be worth with a small amount of effort and investment? Business brokers have a variety of methods to determine value. Tim Cunha, JD a SF Bay Area Business Broker discusses his answers to this question about valuation.
How to Buy a Coin Laundry Business: Two Investment Methods
When investing in a laundry business, there are two methods. One is preferred, but the other is far more common. If you are considering entering into a new industry, like most now entering the laundry industry, you want to have a good understanding of both opportunities. Chuck Post explores both.
Asset vs earnings valuation in RCFE deals
When buying or selling a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) in California, one of the most critical decisions is how to determine its fair market value. Two primary valuation methods dominate these deals: asset-based valuation and earnings-based valuation. While earnings valuation plac
Why Business Deals Fail and How to Prevent Them?
The unfortunate truth is that approximately 50% of all small business sales transactions fall through. While failed transactions can happen for a variety of reasons, Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder & Lead Advisor) discusses the most common reason deals fall through; unrealistic asking prices.
Inventory Amount Impacts On Business Valuation & Transaction
If inventory is an asset of the small business, why is it treated differently from other assets in setting the business value and conducting the transaction? Tim Cunha, San Francisco Bay Area Business Broker explores this topic about how the inventory amount affects a business valuation.
