by Appraisal Economics | Oct 28, 2015 | Intellectual Property, Patents, Valuation
Intellectual property disputes are becoming an increasingly common phenomenon, and for good reason. As more and more of our ideas and technological developments go virtual, the ways in which they can be utilized, transmitted, and shared become increasingly hard to...
by Appraisal Economics | Jun 4, 2015 | Valuation
It has been said in the world of navigation that “before you chart a course for where you’re going, you must first determine where you are.” Such an adage would appear to be true in managing a business, as well. Without knowing vital information such as spending,...
by Appraisal Economics | May 19, 2015 | Asset Appraisal, Valuation
The valuation of your company’s machinery and equipment is an important aspect of proper management. Done correctly, it can bring multiple benefits and shed light on potential opportunities for improvement and growth. But where do you begin valuing machinery &...
by Appraisal Economics | Mar 15, 2015 | Business Valuation, Non-Profit, Valuation
The valuation of a for-profit business is relatively straightforward, though the specifics can become quite complicated: it involves the appraisal of assets and the assessment of income and debts to come up with an amount that accurately represents the value of the...
by Appraisal Economics | Feb 25, 2015 | Business Valuation, Valuation
Sports franchises are a very lucrative category of business. According to Forbes, NFL teams are valued in the hundreds of millions even billions of dollars. The Dallas Cowboys, ranked the highest in value of NFL teams, at $3.2 billion. The sports teams that are valued...
by Appraisal Economics | Jan 5, 2015 | Interest, Valuation
Carried interest entitles a private equity fund’s general partner, which itself may be a partnership of several entities or individuals, to receive a share of the fund’s profits, usually after the fund exceeds a certain return. The tricky part comes when a...