Business Value Assessment

Get directional insights about your business value in just 3-5 days. Starting at $2,000.

Our Business Value Assessment is a consulting service that provides strategic insights, identifies key value drivers, and delivers a preliminary value range — perfect when you need clarity quickly without the cost and time of a formal valuation.

Quick Facts

  • Starting at $2,000Most affordable professional option
  • 3-5 day turnaroundFast results when time matters
  • 5-10 page summary reportClear, actionable insights
  • CVA-performed analysis (consulting service)Professional expertise you can trust

What Is a Business Value Assessment?

A Business Value Assessment is a consulting engagement designed to give you quick, directional insights about your company's worth. Unlike formal valuations that follow strict professional standards, this assessment focuses on providing practical guidance for decision-making.

Think of it as a strategic consultation that happens to include a preliminary value estimate. We analyze your financials, identify what drives your business value, and provide a general range — all within days, not weeks.

Important: This is a consulting service only. It is not a Calculation or Conclusion of Value under NACVA Professional Standards. For situations requiring formal valuation opinions (such as regulatory compliance, business disputes, or certain transactions), you'll need our Calculation or Conclusion of Value services.

What's Included

Every Business Value Assessment delivers actionable insights tailored to your specific situation and goals.

Value Estimate Range
A preliminary range of value based on basic financial analysis and industry multiples. This gives you a starting point for planning and negotiations.
Key Value Drivers
Identification of the specific factors that most impact your business value — what's working, what needs improvement, and where to focus efforts.
Summary Report
A concise 5-10 page report with executive summary, financial analysis highlights, and actionable recommendations for increasing value.

Your Assessment Package Includes:

Basic financial analysis and trending
Industry multiple comparison
Preliminary value range estimate
SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats)
Key value driver identification
Strategic recommendations
30-minute consultation call
Executive summary for stakeholders

Perfect For These Situations

A Business Value Assessment provides the insights you need without the time and expense of a formal valuation.

Early-Stage Planning

You're considering selling in 2-3 years and want to understand your starting point and how to maximize value before going to market.

Get directional insights to guide your preparation

Internal Decision-Making

You need a general value range for strategic planning, budgeting, or evaluating whether to pursue growth opportunities.

Make informed decisions with professional insights

Partnership Discussions

You're in preliminary talks with potential partners or investors and need a baseline understanding of value before formal negotiations.

Enter discussions with confidence

Value Improvement Planning

You want to identify what drives your business value and where to focus efforts to increase it before a future transaction.

Focus on what matters most for value growth

Simple, Fast Process

From initial consultation to final report in just 3-5 business days.

We leverage advanced AI tools to accelerate data analysis, research, and writing while maintaining professional oversight and judgment at every step.

1

Initial Consultation

Free 30-minute call to understand your needs and objectives

Day 1

2

Document Collection

You provide basic financial statements and company information

Day 1-2

3

Analysis & Research

We analyze your data and research industry comparables

Day 2-4

4

Report & Consultation

Receive your report and discuss findings in detail

Day 3-5

Required Documents

Our streamlined process requires minimal documentation to get started:

  • 3 years of financial statements (P&L and balance sheet)
  • Current year-to-date financials
  • Basic company overview and history
  • Customer concentration information
  • Key competitive advantages
  • Major assets and liabilities summary

When to Choose Each Service

Understanding the difference helps you select the right level of analysis for your needs.

Business Value Assessment
$2,000 | 3-5 days

Best for:

  • • Directional insights
  • • Internal planning
  • • Early-stage discussions
  • • Value improvement planning

Consulting service only. Not a formal valuation under NACVA Standards.

Calculation of Value
$6,000+ | 7-10 days

Best for:

  • • Formal negotiations
  • • Partner buyouts
  • • Transaction planning
  • • Professional documentation

NACVA-compliant formal valuation with professional opinion.

Conclusion of Value
$10,000+ | 10-14 days

Best for:

  • • Regulatory compliance
  • • Business disputes requiring formal opinions
  • • Regulatory proceedings
  • • Highest assurance level

Highest level of assurance under NACVA Standards.

Common Questions

Can I use this assessment for regulatory or compliance purposes?

No. The Business Value Assessment is a consulting service only and cannot be used for regulatory compliance, business disputes, or other situations requiring a formal valuation opinion. For these purposes, you'll need our Calculation or Conclusion of Value services.

Can I upgrade to a formal valuation later?

Yes! If you decide you need a formal valuation after receiving your assessment, we'll credit 50% of your assessment fee toward a Calculation or Conclusion of Value engagement completed within 90 days.

How accurate is the value range?

The assessment provides a preliminary range based on limited analysis and industry multiples. It's designed to be directionally correct for planning purposes. For negotiations or transactions, a formal valuation provides more precision and defensibility.

What if I need it faster than 3 days?

Rush delivery is available for an additional 50% fee. We can typically deliver assessments in 1-2 business days when needed. Contact us to confirm availability for rush orders.

Is this right for my business size?

Business Value Assessments work well for companies with $1M-$50M in revenue. Smaller businesses might find our free calculator sufficient, while larger or more complex businesses typically benefit from our formal valuation services.

Ready to Understand Your Business Value?

Get directional insights and identify key value drivers in just 3-5 days. Starting at $2,000.