Thursday, March 18, 2010

How Does Your Company Rate?

Valuing a business involves, not only numbers, but also very important subjective factors. Here are some important subjective factors to consider.
How does your company rate?
  • Stable market
  • Stability of earnings historically
  • Cost savings after purchase
  • No significant capital expenditures required
  • No significant competitive threats
  • No significant alternative technologies
  • Large market potential
  • Reasonable market position
  • Broad-based distribution channels
  • Sound management willing to remain
  • Product diversity
  • Wide customer base
  • Non-dependency on few suppliers