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Ideas & Opinions

Welcome to the TEQ Blog. Here we share our ideas and opinions on a wide range of topics of interest (to us at least). We welcome your feedback and suggestions. 

Standard Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions in these blogs are of a general nature and should not be considered individual advice.

Considering Intangible Factors in a Business Valuation

To properly analyse the value drivers in a business, it is necessary to look closely at the intangible aspects of the firm as well. ...
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Business Cycles and Business Exits

When is the best time to sell my business? With an appreciation of how market cycles work, you *can* get a higher price when you sell. ...
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The Potential Downsides of a Business Value Focus in Small Businesses

Focussing on Business Value Drivers is a great way to drive business growth in your business. But what can go wrong? ...
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Business Value and Strategic Decision Making in Small Businesses

In this post, we explore how focusing on business value improves strategic decision making and elevates the success of small businesses ...
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The Importance of Business Value for Business Owners

In this article, we delve into the definition of business value and how it holds immense importance for business owners like you. ...
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Information Requirements for a Business Valuation Engagement

How much information does a business owner need to provide when having their business valued? ...
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Close Enough is not Good Enough

A conversation this week with a client gave me an insight as to why the notion of Good Enough may sometimes be seen as a negative aspiration: Good Enough gets conflated with Close Enough. Despite their similarity, they are miles ...

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The Myth of the Useful Idiot

Why are so many business owners convinced someone with deep pockets will come and buy their business for way more than it is worth? ...
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WACC and Small Business Cost of Capital

Should I use WACC when valuing a small business? ...
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Different Levels of Good Enough

Another view on Good Enough, with a short thought experiment ...
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Quality and Good Enough

Good Enough doesn't mean low quality. It means delivering the quality required by the customer, but no more. ...
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The Value of Anything

What do we mean by value in the sense of a valuation? ...
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TEQ In 45 Seconds, Every Week

I am a member of BNI - Business Network International - here in Auckland. An introduction to my collection of weekly pitches. ...
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Meet The Market is a Slope

A theory discussion about the concept of Good Enough ...
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Do We Need a Shareholders’ Agreement?

Should we have a Shareholders' Agreement for our small business? ...
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