Questions & Answers

Q: I have recently downloaded the software on to a new PC and it will not now accept my registration details?

A: Registration details are only valid with the software version for which they were purchased. If you purchased your license before February 2004 you will need to download the previous Business Valuation Model Excel software version and use your registration details with this. You can download from https://bizpep.com/superseded.html .

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Q: I downloaded the 7 day free evaluation version today. When I try to open it, I simply get an Excel spreadsheet. Doesn't seem to be any special software package, so I can't tell anything about it. What am I doing wrong?

A: The software is in Excel format, it includes formula and calculations to determine the forecast and valuation. Simply start on the input sheet and input your data into the blue cells. The forecast and valuation will be calculated. Full instructions are provided in the help file.

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Q: I am evaluating your business valuation software with a view of buying it. Since I am not a financial type I have a question. When I input the information I am getting a negative number for the expected valuation. Does this mean the business is no good?

A: A negative valuation basically means that to provide the required return the vendor needs to pay you to take the business of their hands. But remember that by changing the required return (decreasing it in this case) the valuation will change. What you need to determine is what return is acceptable to you considering the business, associated risk, and your situation. From the required return the value of the business will be calculated. If the valuation is positive the business is viable at that price. If the valuation is negative the business is not worth anything.

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Q: I am using your Excel Valuation sheet for an investment presentation for my company. Please can you tell me is it possible to change some of the headings etc as they don't quite match mine?

A: You can adjust any labels that are in blue cells and the changes will be carried throughout the model. All other headings etc remain protected and are unable to be changed in the standard Non-Commercial registered software. If you purchase a Commercial license we can upon request provide access to an unprotected version of the Business Valuation Model in which you can adjust labels (however this should be undertaken with care to ensure you maintain the validity of the formula). You can upgrade to a Commercial License at https://bizpep.com/upgrade.html .

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Q: I am currently using a trial version of your software. I do not see how to adjust the variable cost percentages moving forward year over year. Example I have a marketing expense of 54.4% in the first year but I need to adjust it lower in the second and third year.

A: The relative indicators (in the forecast section of the input sheet) provide the capacity to adjust year on year values. If the variable is increasing by 10 % then the relative indicator should be set to 110, if it is decreasing by 10 % it should be set to 90 %. Refer to the instructions for details.

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