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May 24, 2011 Getting Ready for a Machinery and Equipment Appraisal

If you are planning on getting an appraisal for your assets, whether it’s because you are selling individual pieces or your business, or need to know the insurable value, there are a few steps you should take to make sure that the process goes smoothly. Get Organized – Make a list of all the equipment [...]

January 6, 2011 Top 5 Business Valuation Posts from Present Value in 2010

Here are some of Present Value’s blog post gems on business valuations and appraisal from 2010 that we believe will be helpful to business owners as they look forward in 2011. What’s Your Business Really Worth? A recent article on Inc.com, “How to Find Out What Your Business Is Really Worth,” provides advice from a [...]

December 28, 2010 Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 Could Be Boon for Small Businesses in 2011

A recent article from Fox Business, “Expect More SBA Loans in 2011,” discusses how the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (H.R. 5297) could potentially benefit small businesses in 2011. In addition to other provisions, the most welcome news for small business owners is that Small Business Administration (SBA) lending is supposed to increase this [...]

September 23, 2010 Who Needs a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisal? Part 2

We have discussed in numerous posts reasons why you should always rely on a certified machinery and equipment appraiser (CMEA). To reduce your risk of liability, you should be sure that the appraisal is conducted by a certified professional. CMEAs meet all government training requirements, and will provide appraisal reports that are USPAP compliant and [...]

September 21, 2010 Who Needs a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisal? Part 1

We have discussed in numerous posts reasons why you should always rely on a certified machinery and equipment appraiser (CMEA). To reduce your risk of liability, you should be sure that the appraisal is conducted by a certified professional. CMEAs meet all government training requirements, and will provide appraisal reports that are USPAP compliant and [...]

September 9, 2010 Three Things to Think About When Engaging a Machinery and Equipment Appraiser

An error in a machinery and equipment appraisal can be costly. You should have confidence that the appraisal values are accurate and are backed by evidence to support the fair market value, fair value, orderly liquidation value, or forced liquidation value. These three factors can help ensure that your machinery and equipment appraisal report will [...]

July 8, 2010 Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisers: Present Value

Present Value has performed an extensive number of machinery and equipment appraisals worldwide. A certified machinery and equipment appraisal is compliant with USPAP standards and the standards of the National Equipment & Business Builders Institute. Whether you need to know the fair market value, orderly liquidation value, and/or forced liquidation value of your equipment, the [...]

February 25, 2010 Businesses Appraised by CMEAs

A CMEA is a Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraisal. It can tell you the fair market value, liquidation value, salvage value, or replacement cost of the equipment and machinery used by your company or business. A CMEA prepared by a professional and licensed appraiser meets the requirements of financial institutions, government agencies, buyers, sellers, shareholders, [...]

July 7, 2009 Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisal

We have written a number of blog posts about machinery and equipment appraisals, including Common Types of Appraisal Reports, What’s It Worth?, and Insurable Value. In this post we will cover what should be included in a certified machinery and equipment appraisal (CMEA) report. A certified machinery and equipment appraisal is a comprehensive and detailed [...]