What is my company worth?

ONE of the most considered items on a seller's list when he begins to think about selling, is the market value of the business. Most business owners deal daily with providing a quality service for a fair price. They study it, go to school for it, talk, eat, and sleep it. Of course, they know the business of providing a good service for a fair price. After years of trial and error, why shouldn't they? Then, once in their career or once in their lifetime they decide to sell their business. How in the world does an owner expect to know the market value of his business with little or no experience? Well, quite frankly, they usually don't, with few exceptions! THE MARKET VALUE ACTUALLY MAY BECOME WHAT ONE BUYER, USUALLY LOCAL, IS WILLING TO PAY FOR IT AT A GIVEN POINT IN TIME, IF NOT VALUED BY A PROFESSIONAL.

The Market Price Does Change.

A lot of details of market conditions determine how much and when it changes. This is the reason I suggest strongly; ALL SELLERS get at least two opinions, if not more, related to the value of their business. Do this "before" placing the business on the market for sale. Compare the business opinion values. See what everyone says. Just remember what it cost for their opinion and from what perspective the opinion giver is representing when giving you a value. There's a lot of information gathering, and it's time consuming. If you decide this is too much trouble and do not get complete financial and customer account details, you are asking the buyer to take advantage of you.

What do buyers pay? The same as you would, as little as possible!

If you would like to have a PROFESSIONAL BROKERS OPINION of the value of your business today and your business annual volume is less than $ 1,000,000.00; please complete and submit the following information with: For business over one million add $50.00 to the appraisal fee per $100,000.00 of additional annual volume up to two million dollars. Example a $1.5 mil business fee would be 495.00+ $250.00, equals $745.00. questions? Call for property settlement appraisals. 1-800-707-8899.

1. (CALL 1-800-707-8899) A credit card number and expiration date. (MC, VISA, DISCOVER, OR AMERICAN EXPRESS)
   
   
2. A company or personal check, Master Card, VISA, American Express, or Discover for the correct amount.
   
   
3. Make checks payable to: A + Business Brokers, Inc.

The appraisal shall be sent to you in ten (10) working days or less. Volumes over $2 million OR PROPERTY SETTLEMENT please call: 1-800-707-8899 for pricing details.

INFORMATION NEEDED TO STATE OPINION ALL INFORMATION 100% CONFIDENTIAL

1. Two years IRS tax returns.
   
   
2. Profit and loss (P&L) for all months not included in the tax returns up to the present.
   
   
3. Total amount of annual repeat revenue or contract work in each category.
   
   
4. (a) Number of accounts in each category, (pest control, termite, lawn and ornamental, or other) (b) how often serviced annually, their (c) total annual dollar ($) volume.
   
   
5. Number of accounts that exceed 8% of your annual volume.
   
   
6. A list of all equipment, office, treating, and vehicles, included in the sale; state a current market value.
   
   
7. Any special proprietary business expertise, patents, special training, or other information that is unique to your business.
   
   
8. Name address and phone number of the person who files your income taxes with permission to call him/her should it be necessary.
   
   
9. What % of total sales is commercial pest control.
   
   
10. Please give some thought to and include a list of any expenses that you have now that a new owner would not have when you sell your business. This is very important factor to determine the value of your business. We call it SUC or sellers usable cash. Every one runs their business differently and how you spend your money is your business. When determining the selling price of your business this money must be considered as profit as long as it is legitimate and provable. If you have any questions about this please call 1-800-707-8899, ask for AL.
    
    
11. Any other information you feel is important and would have an impact on the value of the business.
    
    
12. Payment must accompany information. Appraisal will begin with receipt of your fee. You may pay by credit card, company check, personal check, or money order.

Conditions and Limitations

This Brokers Opinion of Value is to be used strictly for the purpose of "determining the sale price of a business". It is not to be used for property settlement of any kind unless so specified.

Analysis and conclusion in this report are based in large part on the information supplied by the seller. Any significant errors or omissions from the information furnished will have a corresponding effect on the analysis and on the conclusion reached.

No responsibility assumed for matters of a legal nature affecting the business appraised, nor is any opinion of title rendered. The analysis assumes a marketable title and has been made as though the property is free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except as specifically provided for in the report as noted in conditions of clarifications of the appraised value.

Submit Payment and Information to:

Allen C. "Al" Woodward
17192 NW 242nd Street
High Springs, FL 32642-9254

For Discussion Call: 1-800-707-8899. Best Time: 1-6 PM EST
Fax: 1-800-308-4522