When selling a business you first need to determine a price based on a valuation of the tangible and intangible assets and cash flow of the company. GM Data Corp is experienced in professional valuations using the various approaches and methods that are standard practice in the industry.

Here are the steps:

1. Determining what is and is not included in the valuation.

2. Visiting the facilities.

3. Obtaining the necessary information from business owner and/or accountant (see list below).

4. Analyzing the data by adjusting the Balance Sheet to show actual value to a purchase and adjusting the Income Statements to reflect true cash flow.

5. Obtaining & comparing company to industry standards and guidelines.

6. Analyzing qualitative factors.

7. Identifing the valuation approaches that are appropriate

* Asset-Based Approach
* Market Approach
* Income Approach

8. Applying the adjusted data to the applicable valuation methods.

9. Determining a value or range of values.

10. Preparation and delivery of the Report.

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Checklist of Information Needed for Business Valuation

___ 3 Years Year End Balance Sheets

___ 3 Years Annual Profit & Loss Statements

___ Most Recent Interim Financial Statements

___ 3 Years Tax Returns

___ List of Assets (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment)

___ Depreciation Schedule

___ List of Accounts Receivable (current)

___ List of Accounts Payable (current)

___ Copies of Notes Payable

___ Copies of Equipment Leases

___ Copy of Building Lease


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