Small Business Appraisals
Reliable market value business appraisals since 2002.
Pricing
Good
Value ESTIMATE
Revenue Min/Max: $250,000 / $2,000,000
$
400
Best for...
Features:
Options:
Most Popular
Better
OPINION OF VALUE
Revenue Min/Max: $500,000 / $10,000,000
$
1,200
Best for...
Features:
Plus:
Options:
Best
BUSINESS appraisal
Revenue Min/Max: $1,000,000 / $50,000,000
$
2,400
Best for...
Features:
Plus:
Options:
All valuations are prepared under a Going Concern Premise of Value. Any asset appraisals required for equity value are the responsibility of the client to obtain. The base price for each valuation type is for enterprise value. Equity value is an option for the Opinion of Value and Certified Appraisals only.
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FAQs
I need an appraisal for ________ purpose. Do you do that?
If it is a market-related purpose, such as selling/buying a business or exit planning, then yes. If it is for compliance purposes, such as gift/estate taxes or litigation, then no. See our full list below.
What types of businesses do you appraise?
We appraise most types of businesses. Generally, the types of business we don't are (1) businesses inextricably tied to real estate, such as hotels, marinas, etc., and (2) businesses inextricably tied to the work of the owner, such as entertainers, authors, and sole specialty practitioners. See our full list below. And if you are still unsure, please contact us to find out.
How much does an appraisal cost?
It depends on two things: (1) the type of appraisal you want (i.e. Value Estimate, Opinion of Value, or Certified Appraisal), and (2) the options you want such as equity value or partial-year. See our pricing here.
How long does it take to complete the appraisal?
Value Estimate: 1 - 3 business days
Opinion of Value: 3 - 6 business days
Certified Appraisal: 5 - 10 business days
What financial information will I need to provide?
Value Estimate:
- Normalized Revenue & Discretionary Earnings for 1 Fiscal Year
Or
- Income or P&L Statement or Tax Return for 1 Fiscal Year (optional)
Opinion of Value:
- Normalized Revenue & Discretionary Earnings for 3 Fiscal Years
Or
- Income or P&L Statements or Tax Returns for 3 Fiscal Years (optional)
If Equity Value, then include...
- Balance Sheet for latest Fiscal Year End
Certified Appraisal (Fiscal Year Effective Date):
- Income or P&L Statements or Tax Returns for 3 Fiscal Years
If Equity Value Option, then include...
- Balance Sheet for latest Fiscal Year End
Certified Appraisal (Partial Year Effective Date):
- Income or P&L Statements for 3 Fiscal Years
- Income/P&L for Partial Year & Prior Partial Year
If Equity Value Option, then include...
- Balance Sheet for Partial Year End
What type of appraisal should I get?
I really depends on the purpose of the appraisal and your budget/personal preference. You may find the following guidelines helpful:
Value Estimate:
- businesses with revenue from $250,000 to $2,000,000
- preliminary sale planning
- preliminary retirement or exit planning
- general planning / owner curiosity
Opinion of Value:
- businesses with revenue from $500,000 to $10,000,000
- selling a business
- buying a business
- general exit, retirement, or succession planning
Certified Appraisal:
- businesses with revenue from $1,000,000 to $50,000,000
- selling or buying a larger business or mid-market company
- partnership buy-out / buy-in
- detailed exit planning (as part of a full exit plan)
- detailed retirement or succession planning
- financing
Many of our clients have found it helpful to discuss this over the phone in order to explain the particulars of their situation.
Purpose of Appraisal
Yes
No
Types of Businesses We Appraise
...and many more.
Businesses we don't appraise....sorry.
If you are not sure, please contact us, and we'll give you a definitive answer.
Testimonials
"Thank you for your outstanding job in doing this valuation and appreciate all your hard work."
Frank Feiler, CBBI
Director of Operations and Training, V.R. Business Brokers Mergers & Acquisitions
"Thank you for all you did. It was a pleasure working with you, and Greg is fortunate to have had your representation."
Gregory A. Heafner, Attorney at Law
Gregory Alan Heafner, PA
"10 out of 10 – Very professional to work with."
Robert Zagrodny, CPA
Robert A Zagrodny, CPA, Inc.
"The business value estimate was very accurate, and helped us negotiate our practice acquisition."
Seth Fibraio, PT, DPT, MTC, CSCS, CMTPT, CCTT
Founder & CEO, Cornerstone Physical Therapy, Inc.
"As always thanks for what you do. I really LOVE working with you & learning from you."
Cathleen Zippay, R. EEG/EP T., R.NCS.T., CNIM
Founder & President, Neurometrics, Inc.
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About
Robert Malt has been providing professional business appraisal services since 2002, having completed over 400 business appraisals. In 2012, he developed the Mayvun™ Valuation Method for appraising small to mid-sized privately-held companies. This method provides for a more consistent and reliable way to value companies based on market practices.
Mr. Malt holds the CM&AA (Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor) certification from AM&AA (Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors). He graduated from the University of Maryland, Smith Graduate School of Business with a Master of Business Administration (MBA). He graduated from Babson College with a Bachelor of Science, cum laude, in 1995, with a double major in finance and marketing, and a minor in literature.
Mr. Malt is the founder and president of Malt & Company, Inc. (founded 2002), which provides business appraisal, business sale, merger & acquisition advisory, and exit planning services. More information about Malt & Company can be found at www.maltandcompany.com.
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