The core purpose of a business valuation is to establish an unbiased and justifiable estimate of the economic value of a business entity. Here’s why it is important: Transparency: It provides clarity ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew F. Erskine is a trusts and estates attorney. Business man in suit with cityscape montage. The man is unrecognizable and ...

As a business coach with decades of experience helping CEOs grow, scale, and exit their businesses, I’ve seen firsthand the factors contributing to higher valuations. Whether you’re looking for a ...

The forward price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) is a valuation metric that measures and compares a company's earnings using ...

Katherine Haan, MBA, is a Senior Staff Writer for Forbes Advisor and a former financial advisor turned international bestselling author and business coach. For more than a decade, she’s helped small ...

As a business owner, it may be second nature to remember to pay your employees or adequately invest in your business. However, it’s just as important to compensate yourself for your contributions to ...