Business Value & Transition Planning Resources
At Breneman Advisors, we provide business owners with clear, practical insights to help them understand, build, and protect the value of their companies. Our Resource Center features articles, guides, and thought leadership on topics such as business succession, preparing for a sale, leadership transition, value acceleration, and the key drivers that influence what a business is truly worth. Whether you're planning for the future or navigating a current challenge, these resources are designed to help you make confident, well-informed decisions.
Location, Location, Valuation: The Overlooked Factor That Could Cost You Millions
When business owners prepare to sell, they typically focus on the big-ticket items: revenue, profit...
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Geographic Location & Company-Specific Risk
One of the more widely debated topics in the business valuation community is the concept of...
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Why Your Addressable Market Shapes Business Value and What to Do About It
Picture two businesses: both profitable, both operationally sound. One dominates a narrow regional...
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Understanding ESOP Valuations: Key Differences and Why Michigan Is Paying Attention
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) have a relatively short but impactful history in the United...
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What is a Quality of Earnings Report?
A Quality of Earnings (QoE) report isn’t just a look at your financials; it’s a diagnostic that...
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Why You Shouldn’t Waste Time on a Formal Business Valuation
Introduction: Rethinking the Need for a Formal Valuation If you're thinking about selling your...
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What Makes a Business Valuable? Three Core Drivers of Premium Valuations
When it comes time to sell your business, the factors that attract real buyer interest and higher...
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How Bad Accounting Influences the Sale Price of Your Business
How Bad Accounting Influences the Sale Price of Your Business For many business owners, a sale...
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Understanding GAAP: Why It Matters in M&A and Business Valuation
When it comes to evaluating or selling a business, numbers tell the story, but only if they’re...
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Are You Ready to Sell Your Business? A Look at Emotional Readiness
For many business owners, selling the company they've built is one of the most significant...
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What’s Your Business Really Worth?
A Clear Look at Valuation for Middle-Market Owners You’ve spent decades building your business;...
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