RWS: Business Valuation Services

RWS has developed an extensive national database of comparable sales information which allows RWS to be knowledgeable of industry trends and pricing multiples. RWS considers its expertise to be from the small to middle market businesses.

RWS provides valuation services in 50 states and Canada through a network of Financial Recasting Consultants (FRC.) The consultants assist the business owner by utilizing a Business Information Organizer which includes recasting the assets and cash flow of the business as part of the valuation process. Through the extensive network of FRC’s, RWS has direct access to market information on a local, regional and national basis.

Financing Resources in Today's Economy

You are ready to sell your business, or perhaps to become your “own boss” and purchase a business… So why is financing sometimes such an obstacle in completing a business sale or purchase?

Too often, businesses use financial statements prepared for tax purposes in the day to day operations of the business. Assets are written off rather than capitalized. Profits are minimized to avoid taxes. The cash flow reflects a negative view of operations from a tax standpoint.

A professional valuation reflects the “Fair Market Value” of a business based on recasted assets and cash flow, and conditions in today's market. This presents the true economic value of your business.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED BY A LENDER FOR “PRE-APPROVAL” OF A BUSINESS

Third-Party Valuation to justify Market Value
Three years of business tax returns from seller
Three years financial statements from seller
Interim financial statements from seller

DOCUMENTS NEEDED BY A LENDER TO “PRE-QUALIFY” A BUYER

Third-Party Valuation to justify Market Value
Three years personal tax returns from buyer
Personal financial statements from buyer
Resume of buyer

PREPARING YOUR BUSINESS FOR THE FINANCIAL MARKET GETS RESULTS!

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