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January 18, 2011 Top 5 Machinery and Equipment Appraisal Posts from Present Value in 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 four [...]
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 [...]
November 16, 2010 Preparing for Asset Liquidation
If you are a small business owner who has made the decision to liquidate your assets, there are a number of things to think about as your prepare to do so. First you will need to attend to a number of legal matters. You should meet with your attorney and accountant to ensure that you [...]
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 [...]
July 30, 2010 Small Business Lending Still Considered Sluggish, According to Federal Reserve
Despite recent indications that banks were beginning to lend to small businesses again, which we discussed in a recent blog post, at a recent small-business forum, the Federal Reserve chairman, Ben Bernanke, indicated that he was still concerned about the lack of small-business lending. A recent New York Times article notes that experts are unsure [...]
July 20, 2010 Common Definitions of Value for Machinery and Technical Assets
We talk a lot about the importance of knowing the value of your machinery and equipment, but sometimes the language used in the industry can be confusing. It’s also important that you are able to understand what all of the terms mean when you engage a machinery and equipment appraiser. Below are some common definitions [...]
June 29, 2010 Case Study: Desktop Equipment Appraisal
Present Value LLC worked on an international project involving equipment being purchased from the United States and delivered to two locations in South America: Brazil and Chile. Due to time constraints, the client requested we perform a desktop appraisal. Once the client provided Present Value the necessary details, photos, and information on the equipment, we [...]
April 6, 2010 Manufacturing Operators and Lenders Seek Alternatives to Remain Viable
It may come as a surprise to many people that manufacturing is still the largest industry contributing to the United States gross domestic product. According to government numbers, manufacturing employs approximately 16.7 million workers, meaning that it is still an industry that needs attention. The size of industrial production and significance in the U.S. economy, [...]
March 16, 2010 Case Study: International Medical Device Manufacturer
In late 2009 and into 2010, Present Value LLC was engaged by a bank to perform a certified machinery and equipment appraisal and an inventory appraisal for an international medical devices manufacturer. The bank called for the appraisal in order to confirm the company’s assets as part of its pre-loan due diligence. Present Value LLC [...]