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Business Valuation Trends and Economic Uncertainty in Early 2026

As of early 2026, economic uncertainty has shifted but not disappeared for businesses, investors, and valuation professionals. While the initial shock of the 2025 tariff announcements has moderated, broader macroeconomic and policy risks continue to influence growth expectations, inflation, capital markets, and overall business valuation...

January 30, 2026

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Understanding SDE vs. EBITDA Multiples: Choosing the Right Approach to Value Your Business

For business owners and Advisors, understanding what drives company value is both an art and a science. When it comes to business valuation, the methodology used can significantly affect the outcome, especially for privately held companies. Traditionally, analysts have relied on Earnings Before Interest, Taxes,...

October 30, 2025

Whitepaper

Protect Your Valuation in Court: A Guide to Case Law in Divorce & Business Litigation

If you’re navigating a divorce or business dispute, getting your business valued is only half the battle. The real challenge is making sure that valuation stands up under legal scrutiny. Courts expect valuations to follow certain rules—based on real-world case law. If yours doesn’t, it...

October 9, 2025

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8 Smart Ways to Exit a Business (and How to Choose the Right One)

Paul Simon once sang of “50 ways to leave your lover”—but when it comes to your business, the exits are fewer, and far more complex. At Quist Valuation, we’ve distilled the most common exit paths into eight viable options. Understanding which route best supports your...

July 14, 2025

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How to Transfer Business Ownership Without a Tax Nightmare

When you launched your company, your focus was likely on growth and sustainability—not the long-term tax implications of your corporate structure. But when it’s time to transfer business ownership, ignoring tax planning can be a costly mistake. Poor entity selection can trigger a significant business...

July 7, 2025

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Quist Valuation Unveils Powerful New Features in Business Valuation Tool

BOULDER, CO – June 18, 2025 – Quist Valuation, a national leader in business valuation and assessment solutions, is proud to announce a transformative update to its widely adopted tool, Quist Insights – Spotlight™. Designed for business owners and their trusted advisors, Spotlight delivers a...

June 18, 2025

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How to Value a Business Part 6: Understanding Environmental, Social, and Governance

In previous installments of this blog series, we’ve walked through the five foundational value drivers that impact how to value a business: Strategic Value, Organizational Value, Employee Value, Customer Value, and Financial Value. Today, we turn our focus to a critical and increasingly scrutinized component—Environmental,...

June 9, 2025

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Navigating the Uncertainty: Tariffs, Trade Tensions, and the Impact on Business Valuations

As of early 2025, businesses, investors, and valuation professionals are grappling with a new wave of economic uncertainty following the announcement of tariffs by the United States government. These measures have renewed fears of a broader trade war and are already reverberating through equity and...

May 9, 2025

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What’s the Role of a Valuation Expert in Business Litigation?

In business litigation, financial disputes often revolve around one key issue: determining the true value of a business or its assets. Whether it’s a shareholder dispute, divorce case, or contract breach, having an accurate and defensible valuation is essential for a fair resolution. Valuation experts...

May 7, 2025