Product Description

Determine what your business or investment is really worth. If you are buying or selling a business, this unique guide will quickly show you how to get the best deal. Written without a lot of jargon, confusing discussions, or theoretical concepts, this book is ideal for anyone for anyone wanting to purchase a new business, to establish a fair selling price for a going business, or simply to have a better understanding of a professional appraiser's process. With a friendly, hands-on approach "What's It Worth?" will teach you: How real estate appraisers determine a fair market value for a business. Why some specific appraisal methods and models should be preferred over others. How to find a reasonable and appropriate price for a business. "What's It Worth?" informs you how to avoid the most common pitfalls of buying a business; paying too much, buying a business that is on the decline or is obsolete, or paying for goodwill that isn't all that good. Learn how to sort what and why a person is selling, and how to accurately measure sales, profit, and goodwill.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1886313 in Books
• Published on: 2000-03-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 294 pages

About the Author
Lloyd R. Manning, AACI, FRI, CCRA, has over 30 years experience in appraisal, brokerage, and financial analysis of going concerns and investment real estate. His practice has seen much success in both the U.S. and Canada. He has authored texts and articles for trade journals on business valuation, investment real estate, and appraisal guidelines--case studies for the National Association of Real Estate Appraisers. The author is also a well-recognized lecturer and public speaker. Mr. Manning currently lives in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada.