As business owners and advisers in the small to medium enterprise sector, we are inundated with advice, some of it well-meaning, some of it simply outdated. One persistent myth is the notion that you will achieve the most growth by relentlessly focusing on your areas of greatest weakness. Yet, experience and research reveal a very […]
Kevin Lovewell is an accountant specialising in Business Valuation.
As a business owner, you are no stranger to uncertainty. The market shifts, competitors evolve, and regulations change. Yet, one constant remains: the need to understand what your business is truly worth and, perhaps more importantly, why it holds that value. Over the years, I have seen far too many owners rely solely on their […]
Kevin Lovewell is an accountant specialising in Business Valuation.
As the end of the financial year rolls around, many business owners find themselves caught in a familiar cycle. The calendar ticks over, compliance obligations are met, and yet, for all the effort expended during the year, there is a lingering sense that something is lacking. If you are waiting for conditions to improve, for […]
Kevin Lovewell is an accountant specialising in Business Valuation.
As business owners, it is easy to view your enterprise as a collection of assets, contracts, and figures. Yet, in my experience having guided clients through successful sales and transitions, I have found that the most valuable businesses are those treated not as static entities (having no personality), but living, breathing organisms. They possess relationships, […]
Kevin Lovewell is an accountant specialising in Business Valuation.
Building upon last week’s discussion of Aswath Damodaran’s insights into the valuation challenges posed by recent tariff shocks, we now turn our attention to the broader implications for Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In today’s volatile global trade environment, tariff changes have become a persistent concern for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Australia. […]
Kevin Lovewell is an accountant specialising in Business Valuation.
(A Review of Aswath Damodaran Paper Dated April 2024) The recent wave of global tariff announcements has sent shockwaves through financial markets, with equity values plummeting and volatility surging across sectors. Aswath Damodaran, a leading authority on valuation, offers a timely and sobering perspective on the implications of such shocks, not just for global investors […]
Kevin Lovewell is an accountant specialising in Business Valuation.
In the current business environment, where accuracy, compliance, and defensibility are paramount, how confident are you that your business valuation would withstand the scrutiny of a court of law? At Negotia Group, we understand that a valuation is not just a number-it’s a foundation for critical decisions, negotiations, and legal proceedings. A Meticulous and Defensible […]
Kevin Lovewell is an accountant specialising in Business Valuation.
With the recent federal election delivering stability and an increased majority for the current government, Queensland stands poised to benefit from a fresh wave of interstate migration, particularly from Sydney and Melbourne. As business owners, have you considered how these demographic shifts and broader economic trends could impact the value of your enterprise? We are […]
Kevin Lovewell is an accountant specialising in Business Valuation.
Selling a business is always a complex journey. Add a recession into the equation, and the challenges multiply. Yet, contrary to popular belief, a well-planned sale during an economic downturn can still yield excellent results. In fact, buyers often emerge in recessions looking for solid opportunities. Here’s how to strategically navigate the process and position […]
Kevin Lovewell is an accountant specialising in Business Valuation.
As a business owner, have you ever felt like your business wouldn’t survive a day without you? This is a common challenge faced by entrepreneurs, particularly in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). While your hands-on approach may have been critical in the early stages of your business, it could now be the very thing holding […]
Kevin Lovewell is an accountant specialising in Business Valuation.
