Plan Confirmation Hinges on Property Valuation
In re Civic Partners Sioux City, LLC, 2013 Bankr. LEXIS 4225 (Oct. 7, 2013) After declaring Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the debtor, a developer, asked the Bankruptcy Court to confirm the latest version of its reorganization plan in a “cram down” proceeding. Two key...
How to Negotiate with Edgy Lenders
It's one thing to read about other companies facing tough financial times. It's quite another to experience the pressure yourself. The fact is, however, that many companies are having trouble paying their debts. And small business owners are called daily by lenders...
How a Valuation’s Purpose Affects Its Value
From time to time, every small business owner wonders what the value of their business is. The correct answer can vary, depending on the purpose of the appraisal. Different rules and standards of value may apply in different circumstances. Some of the reasons a...
Develop a Strong Hand to Negotiate Loan Covenants
Small business owners almost always have to ask for a loan at some point. It’s important to remember that when requesting a loan, you will have to deal with the issue of covenants. These are constraints lenders impose on your company to keep it operating within...
Driving the Value of a Business
In today's environment, it's important for Maine-based small business owners to concentrate on the value of their company and what drives it, especially when considering putting it up for sale. This article is focusing on value drivers for operating businesses, and...
Business Interruption Claims Require Professional Help
Small business owners and executives would be smart to obtain business interruption insurance, and possibly contingent business income. The idea is that the policy will compensate the company for lost earnings if a devastating event forces it to temporarily stop...
Financial Statement Adjustments in Valuation
Historic performance does not directly determine the value of a business. Instead, investors are more interested in the future economic benefits the business will generate. Past performance is only relevant to the extent that it demonstrates trends and is expected to...
How a Deductible Home Office Affects a Sale
If you use part of your home as an office for your Maine-based small business, and deduct related expenses on your tax return, you may wonder if you can claim a valuable federal tax break when you sell. This tax benefit is the home sale gain exclusion, of up to...
Increase Your Chances of Success
If you want your Maine-based small business to grow and remain competitive, a solid financial plan and a well-conceived strategy can mean the difference between boom and bust. The most important starting point is a cash-flow analysis. Looking at your company's cash...
No Current Deductions Before Business Commences
Starting up a small business in Maine and wondering about how tax deductions will be handled? It’s very important to remember that most expenses incurred before a business begins functioning cannot be deducted or amortized until the year when the business does become...