Last month, in the first part of a three-part series, we told you about our new MARS (Multi-Attribute Ranked Search) method for identifying the best comparables. In a world where valuation experts’ access to such a significant volume of data is growing every day, new tools are necessary to analyze the vast amounts of data […]
In our January 2026 issue, we introduced you to our new MARS (Multi-Attribute Ranked Search) method for identifying the best comparables. Last month, in the second part of our three-part series on MARS, we walked you through a hypothetical caseto illustrate the different outcomes you’d obtain from a traditional manual search versus a traditional search […]
Valuators have eagerly awaited the release of the “ProSight™ Annual Statement Studies Valuation Edtion” every fall for years now. ValuSource has worked with ProSight (formerly RMA) for more than 30 years to provide the business valuation community access to the studies’ enhanced data, for use in both our valuation software and your own Excel spreadsheets. […]
Welcome to a new regular feature in ValuSource Insider. Starting this month, we’ll explore the dozens of major valuation-related databases you can find on the BV Data University website. First up is RCReports, a robust database of comprehensible, defensible compensation data for closely held businesses — a source that was recognized in a recent state […]
In recent years, some well-regarded academics have argued that the size effect for small companies has disappeared — and that valuators, therefore, shouldn’t include a size premium when valuing a small business. If you’ll be testifying in a case where the opposing expert makes this argument, Carla Nunes, CFA, ABV[1], says you’ll need to be […]
Recently I found a new dictation tool called Wispr Flow, that I tried for a few weeks on the free trial and loved it and signed up. I now use it on all my devices and saves a ton of time not having to type — for anything from emails, word documents, messaging to spreadsheets […]
Bring your laptop and Valuation Software to Court? Yes! William Murphy has had a long career in business valuation litigation and has found that bringing his laptop and ValuSource Valuation software to court with him has helped him to convince judges and win more cases. Bill also does business valuation mediation between opposing experts, using […]
One of the people who REALLY inspire me is Reid Hoffman. It’s not just the MASSIVE amount of success he has achieved, which is legendary, it’s how he thinks and how BIG he thinks. Reid gives us all permission to think bigger (much bigger), believe in ourselves a little more and to take on things […]
Bestselling author, angel investor, entrepreneur, podcaster and self-experimenter, Tim Ferris is one of my go-to sources when I’m looking to find great information on making improvements in some area of my life, whether it’s time management, entrepreneurship, physical health, relationships, reducing stress or improving mental fitness. I find his practical advice combined with his deeply […]
In business valuation, understanding the industry and the local and national economy is crucial to making and defending your assumptions in the valuation. A company is not an island, it’s intricately connected to its industry and the economy. Hence, the subject company’s future potential for both cash flow and risk is a subject of utmost […]
