Valuing a business is a key part of succession or exit planning but there will be other times during the life of your business when calculating your company’s worth can be beneficial.

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• Securing investment – investors will expect to see a realistic value before agreeing to provide finance
• Shares – if you are planning to offer a share save scheme to employees they will expect to see that the shares are a good value investment
• Growing or expanding your business – an annual valuation helps you to secure financing and also identify areas for improvement

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Beyond stock and fixed assets, a valuation will also include your business reputation, the strength of your team of employees and any trademarks or intellectual property associated with your business.

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An accurate valuation ensures you are neither selling your business short nor overstating its true worth.

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