by Appraisal Economics | Feb 5, 2019 | Business Valuation, Tech News, Valuation
One of the fastest growing, yet least understood, areas of the tech sector is artificial intelligence (AI). AI includes the development of computer systems that perform tasks which, up until recently, required human intelligence. This might include jobs dependent on...
by Appraisal Economics | Jan 17, 2019 | Business Valuation, Power Valuation
Deregulation has made the electric supply industry more competitive in a number of states. While not every state is deregulated, Congress and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) have paved the way for a more open marketplace and an increase in competition...
by Appraisal Economics | Jan 11, 2019 | Business Valuation, Intellectual Property, Valuation
Intellectual property laws are complex, and these intricacies often lead to confusion for individuals and businesses. It behooves companies to understand intellectual property (IP) laws so they can properly protect their own IP, and understand their rights when it...
by Appraisal Economics | Jan 3, 2019 | Business Valuation, Machinery Valuation, Taxes
Property tax assessments are not written in stone. This is good news for businesses that face escalated property taxes. Business owners can and should fight unreasonable increases, but not before arming themselves with an equipment appraisal. Equipment appraisals...
by Appraisal Economics | Nov 9, 2018 | Business Valuation, Taxes
Compensation has, in many cases, moved beyond annual salaries. Most companies offer a range of deferred compensation options in addition to salary. These options might include cash bonuses, stock options, or even complex stock-based compensation awards that include a...
by Appraisal Economics | Oct 11, 2018 | Business Valuation, Commercial Real Estate
In 2013, the global green market was worth $260 billion and encompassed a full 20 percent of all new commercial real estate construction in the United States; experts project that by 2022, the market will have burgeoned to a worth of over $364 billion and that green...
