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Intangible assets - things like brands, patents, data, and employee knowledge - have become massively important for businesses today. In the past, tangible assets like factories, equipment, and inventory drove company value. But in our modern, technology and information-driven economy, intangible assets are often far more valuable than physical things....

The valuation of a business is highly dependent on the economic conditions at the time of sale. When economic conditions are strong, valuations tend to be higher. When the economy is weak or uncertain, valuations tend to be lower. As an owner or potential buyer of a business, it's important...

Real estate appraisals aim to estimate the market value of a property based on its highest and best use. A key component in many appraisals is analyzing the property's potential future earnings or income. Forecasting future earnings allows appraisers to capitalize on or discount potential cash flows to help derive...

Valuing and appraising businesses in specialised or niche industries can present unique challenges for appraisers. Unlike more common small businesses such as restaurants, retail shops, or professional service firms, specialised businesses may have limited publicly available financial data, rapidly evolving markets, significant intellectual property or other intangible assets, and highly...