The Benefits of Obtaining a Business Valuation

With extensive experience in international and domestic taxation, Suzanne DeWitt leads her own Miami-based law practice, DeWitt PLLC. In addition, Suzanne DeWitt serves as principal of Valora, a Miami firm that advises multinational corporations, institutions, and high-net-worth families on international and domestic taxation issues, wealth restructuring, and valuation.
Companies that have not undergone an assessment of their value within the last year should consider having such an evaluation performed. A comprehensive valuation gives business owners data about asset and income values, as well as market competition. Accurate company asset information can assist business owners with obtaining proper insurance coverage as well as help in setting a selling price for their business.

Professional business valuations also have the benefit of documenting the true value of a company and its assets during a merger or acquisition. Annual business valuations that track growth year-over-year can demonstrate the company’s future growth potential, and improve the negotiating position with interested buyers or investors.

After completing a business valuation, companies should set growth goals to meet by the next annual value assessment. Tracking company losses with valuation data also can help companies target areas for improvement.

AKC Announces Labrador Retrievers Most Popular Breed for 28th Year

Suzanne DeWitt serves as principal of Valora in Miami, where she leverages more than two decades of experience to assist clients in areas such as domestic and international taxation, corporate finance, and valuation. In addition, Suzanne DeWitt is a passionate supporter of animals and especially loves dogs.

Recently, the American Kennel Club (AKC) released new data about the most popular dog breeds in the United States during 2018. Based on the organization’s data, Labrador retrievers remain the most popular breed among U.S. dog lovers. This is the 28th year in a row that labs have topped AKC’s list of most popular dog breeds. Alongside labs are German shepherds, French bulldogs, beagles, Yorkshire terriers, and golden retrievers in the top 10 most popular breeds.

Although Labs have been at the top of the AKC’s popularity list for so long, they still are not the most consistent favorite among American dog owners. That particular recognition goes to beagles, which have been in the top 10 every year since the organization began keeping records of registered dogs in the 1880s. 

The AKC compiled these results from its own registrations. Last year, 580,900 puppies and other dogs were newly registered with the organization. Of those, about 88,175 were Labs.