Business Valuation

Whats the value of your business?
UNDERSTANDING THE VALUE OF YOUR BUSINESS WITH A BUSINESS APPRAISAL
It is important for every business owner to understand the factors that create value in a business. How you currently operate your business day to day will impact the future value of the business. Waiting until it is time to sell your business before looking into a business appraisal and creating an exit plan is risky.
HOW BUSINESS VALUATIONS WORK
PREPARE TO SELL YOUR BUSINESS
CREATING AND EXECUTING AN EXIT PLAN
fACTORS TO kNOW
FACTORS THAT AFFECT BUSINESS VALUE


Mike McBride
In his lengthy career, Mr. McBride generated clients for a wealth and estate planning firm and currently enjoys his transition into Business Brokerage. We are excited Mike has recently joined Utah Business Consultants.

Joshua J. Jones
Joshua J. Jones MSF, CBI is passionate about helping business owners navigate the process of buying and selling businesses. He has owned and operated several small businesses, including a multi-location franchise. He also has experience in corporate finance and planning, investment banking, and asset-backed securities. Josh graduated from Utah Valley University in 2009 with a B.S. degree in Business Management and then from the University of Utah in 2010 with an M.S. degree in Finance.

Tom Maher
Tom Maher CBI, M&AMI has successfully completed numerous transactions in the lower middle market and main street brokerage sectors, since 2002. Prior to that period, he was a senior executive for Levi Strauss and the May Company and has operated several of his own businesses. Tom is a Brigham Young University graduate and holds a Bachelor of Science degree.

Jentry N. Cataluna
Jentry N. Cataluna is the Managing Partner of Utah Business Consultants, where she oversees the firm's strategic growth, business brokerage, valuation services, marketing, and client experience. She has focused on modernizing operations while building upon Utah Business Consultants' reputation as one of the state's most trusted business brokerage and M&A advisory firms. Working alongside business owners throughout the sale process, Jentry helps clients prepare for successful exits by emphasizing accurate business valuations, financial readiness, and thoughtful exit planning. Her background in business operations, technology, marketing, and process improvement allows her to provide practical guidance to entrepreneurs navigating one of the most significant financial transactions of their lives. Jentry is committed to delivering a professional, confidential, and client-focused experience while continuing the firm's tradition of helping Utah business owners maximize the value of their companies.

George C. Metos
George C. Metos enjoys transacting deals in all types of businesses, including the technology and industrial sectors. He has degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Utah. After college, he founded and managed a software development company whose video game products generated over $1B in retail sales. He also transacts mergers involving towing companies and automobile recyclers on a national basis.

Bradley G. Marlor
Bradley G. Marlor MBA, CBI, and M&AMI is Principal Broker at Utah Business Consultants. Brad founded Utah Business Consultants in 1989. He is a graduate of four colleges and universities with degrees in Accounting and Business Administration. He is a former franchise owner with direct experience in buying and selling his own businesses. Brad has represented hundreds of businesses from virtually every industry. He is an Exit Planning Advisor -- preparing business owners for the most important financial event of their lives. Brad has been published numerous times in local business periodicals and newspapers, including Utah Business Magazine, The Enterprise Newspaper, and the Deseret News. He is a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), and Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) with the M&A Source. Brad served four years on the South Jordan Planning Commission, three years on the South Jordan Economic Development Committee and co-founded the South Jordan Chamber of Commerce. He served on the South Jordan City Council from 2000 through 2007 and has been on the City Council again since 2016.
