Valuation Made Simple: How to Determine Your Company’s Value
Knowing the value of your business is essential for fundraising, making key decisions, or preparing for a transaction. In this post, we outline three steps to help you stay on top of your business’s value: finding the price tag of similar companies, maintaining a Last Twelve Months (LTM) financial analysis, and connecting with brokers. These steps will not only keep you informed but also improve your transaction readiness and help you seize opportunities for growth.
Transaction Readiness: Preparing Today to be Your Best Tomorrow
Selling your business can be overwhelming, but preparation is key. Much like prepping a home for sale, businesses need to ensure their financials and future growth plans are in order. In this post, we outline five steps to fast-track transaction readiness, from organizing three years of financials to building a 12–36 month financial plan. Don’t wait until it’s too late—prepare now to maximize value when that buyer comes knocking.
Our Takeaways from Health:Further 2016
At the Health:Further 2016 conference, experts shared insights on securing VC funding and preparing for a business exit. Key takeaways include starting early, knowing your audience, and being concise yet detailed. For exits, building out your data room and tracking essential metrics early can set you up for success. Inflammo helps growing businesses navigate funding and transaction readiness.
Make or Break: 10 Keys to Financial Savviness
Few companies reach $1mm in revenue, and even fewer surpass $10mm. What sets these companies apart? They know their numbers. If you’re uncertain about your financial trajectory or investable story, it’s time to upgrade your financial savvy. At Inflammo, we help companies scale by building and managing the financial models that drive growth. Contact us today to see how we can help propel your business to new heights.
Positioning Your Company for a Future Transaction
In this interview, William Seibels, former CFO of Change Healthcare, shares insights into how companies can position themselves for successful capital raises or acquisitions. Drawing from his experience during Change Healthcare’s acquisition by Emdeon, Seibels emphasizes the importance of intentional preparation, strategic goals, and building a solid operational foundation early on. Entrepreneurs considering a liquidity event can learn key strategies to effectively prepare for a future transaction.