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Business Valuation & Indigenous Business Plan Resources

Articles written by a Chartered Business Valuator for business owners, Indigenous entrepreneurs, lawyers, and accountants — covering valuations, business plans, and the funding programs behind them.

What Does a Business Valuation Cost?

Fees depend on report type, business complexity, and purpose. Here’s how pricing works and what to expect in the Winnipeg market.

How a CBV Values a Small Business

The CBV designation matters most when the valuation will face scrutiny from a buyer, a lender or CRA. Here’s when and why.

Business Valuation for an Estate

What executors and accountants need for an estate business valuation: the valuation date, the records to keep and how the advisers work together.

Shareholder Buyout Valuation

When a partner is exiting or shareholders disagree on value, an independent valuation gives everyone a defensible number to work from.

Valuation Before Selling Your Business

The worst time to find out what your business is worth is after you’ve started negotiating. A pre-sale valuation sets realistic expectations.

Business Valuation for Tax Purposes

Estate freezes, Section 85 rollovers, and corporate reorganizations require a fair market value that CRA will accept. Here’s how that works.

Latest Articles

Plain-language articles on Indigenous business funding and business valuation.

What Is a $3 Million Construction Company Actually Worth? A Manitoba Valuation Case Study
A hypothetical Winnipeg excavation contractor with $3M in revenue and $900K in equipment. See how a construction business valuation moves from revenue to normalized EBITDA, enterprise value and equity value.
Calculation, Estimate or Comprehensive? An Accountant’s Guide to Valuation Reports
Calculation, Estimate and Comprehensive valuations differ mainly in the depth of work and independent corroboration. Learn how purpose, users and available evidence affect the appropriate scope.
Valuing a Business for an Estate: A Guide for Executors and Accountants
An estate business valuation often requires reconstructing value at the date of death. Learn which records to preserve, what instructions to clarify and how the advisers should coordinate.
Shareholder Buyout Valuations in Manitoba: What to Agree Before a Partner Leaves
Before a shareholder buyout valuation begins, clarify the date, shares, agreement terms and financial assumptions. This guide includes a practical preparation checklist.
How to Apply for LRCC Business Plan Funding: Step by Step
How to Apply for FPEGF Business Plan Assistance: Step by Step

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