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.
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Business Value
EBITDA, Multiples, and Market Comparables: What Really Goes Into Valuing a Business?
When a business owner starts thinking about a sale, one of the first questions is almost always:...
4 minute read
What Is My Business Worth? A Straightforward Guide to Business Valuation
For many owners, the business isn’t just an asset; it’s the story of a lifetime. You’ve built it...
5 minute read
What Makes an HVAC Business Sellable? Understanding the Value Triangle
In recent years, the HVAC sector has attracted strong interest from private equity groups and...
3 minute read
Why Service Contracts Quietly Drive Higher Business Valuations
When most business owners start thinking about selling, they naturally focus on the headline...
2 minute read
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...
2 minute read
Geographic Location & Company-Specific Risk
One of the more widely debated topics in the business valuation community is the concept of...
7 minute read
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...
2 minute read
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...
4 minute read
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...
2 minute read
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...
3 minute read
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...
3 minute read