Author: Brett Goodyer

Understanding the complexities of business sales can often feel like navigating a ship through uncharted waters. As accountants and advisers, our responsibility goes beyond simple number-crunching; we want our clients’ businesses to stand out when it’s time to enter the market. I recently had the pleasure of co-hosting a webinar with Dru Morgan from Morgan […]

In my line of work, the topic of goodwill crops up a lot, and sparks debate as often as a simple discussion. But what is goodwill, and how do you value it? The value of goodwill is often spoken of as though it is the value of the entire business, and in some cases it […]

Valuing a business can be a pretty complex process that can encompass one more of several methodologies, including Net Tangible Assets, Capitalised Future Maintainable Earnings (CFME), Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), or the Net Tangible Assets (NTA), amongst others. In certain industries, such as real estate and accounting practices, a shorthand valuation method known as the […]

Steering a business through the unpredictable waves of economic uncertainties is akin to captaining a ship in uncharted waters. It demands not just skill and knowledge but an intuitive understanding of the shifting currents and the foresight to navigate through them. This journey, filled with potential perils and opportunities, is one I’ve traversed alongside numerous […]

I have been valuing businesses for a long time, and during that time, I learned some things. It’s not just an exercise in number-crunching but a deep dive into the lifeblood of a business, which, at its core, is its people. Consider John, a business owner whose life’s work is etched into the fabric of […]

As a seasoned veteran in the art and somewhat mysterious science of business valuation, I’ve come to appreciate a rather unconventional tool in our arsenal – emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence in business valuation isn’t about getting touchy-feely with the balance sheets; it’s about understanding the human story behind the numbers. In this line of work, […]

Business valuations can be a complex subject. I have been valuing businesses for around 20 years and have had my fair share of headaches doing so. I’ve realised something crucial: to many business owners, valuations can seem like an enigmatic code, an intriguing and intimidating puzzle. But fear not, for I’m here to share some […]

It’s the final quarter of the financial year, and now, the importance of integrating business valuations and appraisals with strategic tax planning becomes particularly significant. This is a crucial period for accountants who aim to leverage every available tool to ensure optimal financial health outcomes for their clients. Business valuations and tax planning are intrinsically […]