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The Business Consulting Services Profile
Have you ever wondered how the population, family income, interest rates, and your real estate property related? Or how your business is doing compared to other similar company in the industry? During times of economic uncertainty, knowledgeable decision-makers understand that grasping solid data and financial projections are the best ways to make business ventures profitable.
At AACI, we recognize this fact and we have organized a pool of experienced researchers and consultants who can provide you with the much needed technical assistance and consultancy services in both tangible assets (land, machinery, building, inventory, etc.) and intangible assets (goodwill, intellectual property rights, special licenses and permits, patents, trademarks, franchises, leasehold rights, mineral rights, air rights, riparian (water) rights, etc.).
The Business Consulting Group (BCG) of Asian Appraisal has been in existence for ten (10) years now and had performed a number of engagements to different clients from market surveys to valuation of different intangible assets. Companies like the Asian Development Bank, Rockwell Land Corp., Palacio Shipping, Inc., and Light Rail Transit Authority are just some of our satisfied clients who had tapped our services.
Listed below are the services offered by the Asian Appraisal Business Consulting Group together with a brief description and target clients.
- Valuation Of Total Business Enterprise (Business Valuation)
- The purpose of this type of study is to determine the fair market value of the company
not only in terms of the tangible assets (i.e. land, building, machinery, inventory, etc.)
but also with the intangibles (e.g. goodwill, franchises, patents, rights, etc.) and the
income-generating potential of the company. The study involves analyses of historical financial
reports of the company under study, operations of the company, plans and future developments
of the company, trends in the market and the industry in relation to the company, and
macroeconomic factors which directly and indirectly influence the performance of the company
and the industry as a whole. Some of the possible clients for this type of study are:
(1) companies who are contemplating on buying or selling a business,
(2) companies who are looking at the possibility of merging with another company,
(3) companies who are considering to enter a joint-venture project with another company, and
(4) companies who are planning to issue public shares (including Initial Public Offering)
- Land-use optimization (Highest and Best-Use)/Income Valuation of Land
- The purpose of this study is to determine the highest and best-use of a property or its
optimal use (defined as the mode of development which will bring the maximum economic returns
for the investor or owner) and to render an opinion on the income value of the said property
following the recommended mode of development. This study explores the alternative uses of
the property, taking into consideration the current real estate market trends and economic
prospects in the area. This type of study is beneficial for:
(1) clients who have undeveloped properties and are looking for a mode of development which befits the property,
(2) clients who are thinking of selling or buying undeveloped properties,
(3) clients who are planning to enter a joint-venture where the capitalization
of one party will be based on the contribution of properties (i.e. land). The resulting report will give the client a fair representation of the economic value of the property in question.
- Valuation Of Intangible Assets
- This type of study seeks to compute in monetary terms the value of a business' intangible assets such as goodwill, intellectual property rights, special licenses and permits, patents, franchises, leasehold rights, mineral rights, air rights, riparian (water) rights, and the like. This type of study is invaluable for clients who are:
(1) planning to enter mergers or joint-ventures, or
(2) contemplating on the sale or acquisition of a business.
- Valuation Of Shares Of Stock
- The purpose of this type of report is to give an opinion on the financial value of a business' shares of stocks.
The usual method is to value the entire business as a whole and then dividing it by the number of shares issued.
This type of study is important for clients who are:
(1) considering Initial Public Offerings (IPO's),
(2) entering into mergers,
(3) looking into the sale or acquisition of a business or share. The valuation can also be done for minority or majority interests, for unique small businesses, and for employee stock options.
- Project Feasibility Studies
- The purpose of this type of study is to ascertain the overall economic feasibility of a project proposal. A feasibility study includes exhaustive research and analysis on the market/industry
situation and the prospects of the project in mind. The study also includes financial projections on expected revenues and expenses, including financial sourcing. Feasibility studies may be done
for various industries ranging from light manufacturing, mining, real estate (including tourism, leisure and recreation. This study made for the purpose of internal management decisions and is vital for clients who are:
(1) thinking of venturing into a business (either on his own or with partners) but are unsure of the project's viability,
(2) considering the expansion of an existing business,
(3) contemplating on modernizing a business,
(4) entertaining cost-reduction proposals, and some other internal management activities such as determining a financing scheme for the business.
- Market Study / Market Survey
- Market Studies/Surveys are conducted in order to assess the demand and supply situation for various goods and
services of different industries such as manufacturing, services, real estate, etc. The study includes identifying
critical success factors in terms of product development, pricing, advertising and promotions, target market, and
product distribution. The study will also include an analysis on the prospects of entering the said industry.
In some cases, studies may include a physical inventory of the major players of the industry. Possible clients
for this type of study include:
(1) those who are planning to enter a certain industry and would want to know their prospects,
(2) those who planning to enter, or are already into a business which is complementary/dependent on another industry (for this case the market study is conducted on the latter industry),
(3) those who are already in an industry and are thinking of improving on their marketing strategies.
- Economic And Political Risk Analysis
- This type of study is conducted in order to identify and quantify the various risks which may arise after
enacting critical management decisions made in the course of business operations. The study takes into account
not only the company but the economic, social, and political environments as well. This study is important to
clients who are about to undergo or to enact major management decision regarding their operations.
- Environmental Impact Studies
- This type of studies are conducted to identify, predict, and analyze the potential effects on and
the resulting changes to the physical, economic, and social environments which are brought about by
certain developments, changes and innovations in the area. This study is needed by clients who are
planning to push through with a planned development and are interested in the way the immediate community
will be affected by the upcoming development. Such studies are also required by the government for issuance
of permits and licensing of new developments.
- Special Studies & Services
- The Business Consulting Group of Asian Appraisal Company Inc. also prepares special management studies such as but not limited to fair rental studies, financing plans, industry reports, corporate strategies (business plan), foregone income (opportunity cost) studies, special economic studies, fair compensation studies, and databases. The conduct of such studies is subject to the availability of consultants (internal or external).
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