Know What Your Business Is Worth
Discover the true value of your business and unlock new opportunities for growth and success.
As a business owner, understanding the value of your business is crucial, whether you’re planning for growth, preparing for a sale, succession, retirement, or simply tracking your progress.
At Chatterton Business Solutions, we provide confidential and professional business valuations. Our reports utilize leading valuation platforms and methodologies to provide real-time estimates based on your financials, industry data, and key performance indicators – all presented in an easy-to-understand format.
Why Get a Business Valuation?
A professional valuation helps you:
- Gain clarity on your business’s current fair market and liquidation value
- Set smarter goals for growth, profitability, and strategic planning
- Prepare for succession, exit, funding, or major transitions
- Benchmark your performance against industry peers
- Identify opportunities to increase your company’s value over time
Our valuation process provides you with more than just a number. It delivers key insights and a roadmap for strengthening your business and positioning it for long-term success.
Which Valuation is Right for You?
Not all business valuations are created equal. Whether you’re planning to sell, grow, or simply want to understand the value of your business, choosing the right type of valuation is essential.
We offer two professional options depending on your needs:
1. BizEquity Standard Valuation
This valuation is used for business owners seeking a fast and cost-effective way to understand their business’s value.
Best For: Internal planning, insurance purposes, early-stage exit conversations, or funding readiness
- Purpose: Strategic planning, benchmarking, early M&A preparation
- Turnaround Time: 10–14 business days
- Data Source: Cloud-based valuation platform using financial inputs and industry benchmarks
- Report: 29+ pages including four value estimates (Asset, Market, Income, and Enterprise) with performance metrics and actionable insights
2. BizWorth Certified Valuation
This valuation should be used in high-stakes scenarios where precision, documentation, and defensibility are essential.
Best For: Business sales, legal proceedings, shareholder disputes, tax filings, ESOPs, or SBA loans
- Purpose: Formal succession plans, tax or legal compliance, partner buyouts
- Turnaround Time: 4–5 weeks
- Data Source: Deep-dive analysis conducted by a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) using IRS-accepted standards
- Report: 80–100+ pages with full financial, operational, and market analysis
Find Your Company’s True Value
Whether you’re curious about your company’s value or planning your next big move, a professional valuation is the critical first step toward making better decisions, driving stronger growth, and achieving lasting success.
Businesses that understand their value are better positioned to grow, improve profitability, and command stronger outcomes in transition or sale.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a business valuation?
A business valuation is a professional assessment of what your business is worth based on factors such as financial performance, industry benchmarks, assets, market conditions, and future earning potential. Knowing your company’s value can help you make more informed decisions about growth, succession, financing, or a future sale.
Why should I get a business valuation?
A business valuation provides valuable insight whether you’re preparing to sell your business, planning for succession, seeking financing, evaluating insurance needs, or simply tracking your company’s progress over time. It also helps establish realistic goals for increasing profitability and long-term business value.
What's the difference between the Standard Valuation and the Certified Valuation?
Chatterton offers two valuation options based on your needs. The BizEquity Standard Valuation is a cost-effective option for strategic planning, benchmarking, insurance purposes, and early exit planning. The BizWorth Certified Valuation is a more comprehensive report prepared by a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) and is intended for situations such as business sales, legal proceedings, shareholder disputes, tax matters, SBA loans, and formal succession planning.
What information do I need to provide for a business valuation?
The valuation process typically requires financial statements, tax returns, and basic information about your business operations. Depending on the type of valuation you choose, additional documentation may be requested to provide a more detailed analysis of your company’s financial performance and market position.
How long does the valuation process take?
Turnaround time depends on the type of valuation. A BizEquity Standard Valuation is typically completed within 10–14 business days, while a BizWorth Certified Valuation generally takes 4–5 weeks due to its more extensive financial and market analysis.
How often should I update my business valuation?
Many business owners benefit from updating their valuation every one to three years, or whenever a significant event occurs, such as rapid business growth, bringing on partners, seeking financing, planning an exit, or preparing for succession. Regular valuations also help you measure progress as you work to increase your company’s value over time.
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