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Poor bookkeeping doesn’t just create headaches at tax time — it can directly reduce what your business is worth. In this collaborative guide, a professional bookkeeper and a business appraiser break down the most common bookkeeping mistakes, from inconsistent categorization and missing reconciliations to duplicate transactions and misrecorded owner contributions, and explain exactly how each one affects your business valuation. Whether you’re planning to sell, secure financing, or simply want cleaner financials, this guide shows you what to fix and why it matters.
MBBI Annual Conference recap from Mark Ahern. A quick look back at the 2026 “Grit to Growth: Winning in Uncertain Times” event in Oak Brook, IL, including what stood out, appreciation for speakers and sponsors, and why strong relationships still move deals.
If you want to know what your business is worth, you have to separate expectation from market reality. This article breaks down value vs price, why revenue can mislead, and what buyers look for when deciding what to pay. A business is worth the future cash flow a buyer believes they can reliably receive, adjusted for risk and transferability.
New SBA guidance under SBA SOP 50 57 4, effective November 1, 2025, mandates lenders to assess the operational value of businesses in liquidation, not just collateral. This shift emphasizes obtaining independent valuations for ongoing businesses, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of recovery options and improving recovery strategies over immediate asset liquidation.