Business Appraisers and Specialists - A bit about us...


Not just math. We understand the realities of how deals transact, the process of due diligence, and what drives small business value.

Business Appraisers and Specialists® provides professional business valuation and strategic advisory services to clients nationwide. Our team brings a rare blend of academic insight and hands-on experience in small business merger and acquisition transactions and value growth strategy—delivering high-impact, data-driven analysis to support business owners, banks, and other stakeholders.

The firm was established on a foundation of decades of industry and academic experience, with leadership that includes seasoned professionals who have worked across various industries. Our professionals have represented business owners in the successful sale of over 100 privately held companies and have advised on valuation matters for many others ranging from small family businesses to multi-million-dollar litigation disputes.

Our team members received leading industry certifications, including:
  • Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) – National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
  • Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) – American Society of Appraisers (Machinery & Technical Specialties)
  • Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) – International Business Brokers Association
  • Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) – Exit Planning Institute

Our appraisal reports have been used in business acquisitions, estate and gift tax matters, shareholder disputes, financing engagements, and strategic planning efforts.

We maintain strong ties to academic research and thought leadership. Members of our firm actively publish in scholarly and practitioner journals and are engaged in ongoing research in business valuation, entrepreneurial exits, and value creation strategies.

Whether you are preparing for an ownership transition, facing a buyout situation, or simply seeking to understand what drives enterprise value, Business Appraisers and Specialists® offers reliable and independent valuation solutions.

Industry Thought Leadership

Peer-reviewed research featured in the Journal of Small Business Management, Business Horizons, Journal of Business Venturing Insights, The Value Examiner, and others
Small Business Valuations