There are many reasons to have a business valued by a qualified professional business valuation analyst. One of the most common reasons relates to the question we often hear from closely held business owners who want to know how much their business is worth. Every business owner should consider having his or her business valued to obtain a greater understanding of the company’s value in preparation for critical times such as merger or acquisition, death of an owner, succession planning, litigation, etc. Understanding the value of your business will enable you to plan ahead to achieve your long term goals, especially coupled with sound financial and tax planning.