Cost over-runs from original budgets averaged 56%, and projects on average took 84% more time than originally anticipated. The theory is that if objective value milestones are met, the company and insiders will be able to raise a new round of funding at a stepped-up valuation. Think about the LBO business. MORE >>

Don Dodge wrote about a very dry but critically important issue facing private companies that issue equity to employees… 409A valuations : IPO bump? – If private investors have already bid up the valuation, will there be an IPO jump in the stock price? It is called the  409A Valuation requirement from the IRS. MORE >>

Items that paint a big picture include revenue by major product area, cost of goods, and operating expenses by category. Tags: scorecard venture value Akira Hirai business valuation By Akira Hirai We can measure success in many ways. In business, one important measure is the value of the company. Keep an archive of your old scorecards. MORE >>

Regardless of the reason for the valuation or the urgency of the task, finding the right expert will pay off in the quality and utility of the opinion.  In the case of a divorce valuation, was the expert sensitive to the emotional aspects of the process? Can delivering a much shorter report cut the cost significantly? Divorce. MORE >>

Valuations are high. In times of rising valuations, it is important for entrepreneurs to think about their long term funding strategy and choose a valuation that is sustainable not just today but over the whole life cycle of your company. Seed and angel capital has never been more plentiful. This is known as a double dip. MORE >>