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  • Book cover of Business Valuation For Dummies

    Buying or selling a business? Acquire the tools and learn the methods for accurate business valuation Business valuation is the process of determining the value of a business enterprise or ownership interest. Business Valuation For Dummies covers valuation methods, including advice on analyzing historical performance, evaluating assets and income value, understanding a company's financial statements, forecasting performance; estimating the cost of capital; and cash flow methods of valuation. Written in plain English, this no-nonsense guide is filled with expert guidance that business owners, managers at all levels, investors, and students can use when determining the value of a business. It contains a solid framework for valuation, including advice on analyzing historical performance, evaluating assets and income value, understanding a company's financial statements, estimating the cost of capital, business valuation models, and how to apply those models to different types of businesses. Business Valuation For Dummies takes you step-by-step through the business valuation process, explaining the major methods in an easy-to-understand manner with real-world examples. Inside you'll discover: The value of business valuation, including when it's necessary The fundamental methods and approaches to business valuation How to read a valuation report and financial statements The other players in the valuation process How to decide you're ready to sell -- and the best time to do so The three stages of due diligence: the meet and greet; the hunting and gathering; the once-over How to decide you're ready to buy -- and find the right business for you What due diligence means on the buying side of things When to call in the experts: divorce; estate planning and gifting; attracting investors and lenders This is an essential guide for anyone buying a business, selling a business, participating in a merger or acquisition, or evaluating for tax, loan, or credit purposes. Get your copy of Business Valuation For Dummies to get the information you need to successfully and accurately place a value on any business.

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  • Book cover of Visiting a Methodist Church
    Jim Bates

     · 1984

    From the Meeting Religious Groups series - an introduction to some major religious groups through a visit to a place of worship typical of each. Meeting people and asking questions is an interesting way of learning. Meeting people in religious groups and communities is an excellent way of finding out what they believe and why they behave as they do. In Britain there is a church, temple or some kind of religious building within easy reach of everybody's school and home. This book describes a Methodist church and tells you about the people who worship there. When you have read it you can go and find out about the religious buildings and communities that are nearest to you and begin to think about the similarities and differences.

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     · 1981

    Correspondence, memoranda, reports, public relations files, clippings. Contains files from several of the committees and subcommittees Bates served on as well as from some of his more well-known bills. Topics include the Subcommittee on Procurement and Printing, Navy procurement fraud, the Rural Electrification Administration's loan program, the San Diego Airport, and emergency care for trauma victims. The collection contains information on bills which Bates supported and gives quarterly histories of his actions and accomplishments since 1975.

  • Book cover of A Journey of Dreams
    Jim Bates

     · 2016

    A Journey of Dreams: The Adventures of Dex and James is a fun and creative story about a boy's ability to use his imagination to bring his dreams to life! Everyone has their own journey. Believe in yourself and follow your dreams, you can do amazing things!

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    Jim Bates

     · 2021

    A collection of stories about life, love, loss and emotions. Remembrance Day is special for one grandfather. Which story of he and his brother at the lake will John remember today? Blake loves his garden but he's not so sure about the rabbit. Tyler stands up to his dad while hunting crows. What really did happen in the room at the Inn on the Lake? Why doesn't Quinn run away anymore? Resilience is a single author collection from Bridge House Publishing. Jim Bates has a well-established voice and he brings us a substantial collection of emotionally-rich, thought-provoking stories.