Many industries have different ‘value-triggers’ that industry-specific investors look for. Outside of industries like resources or certain technologies, there are some common aspects that traditional investors seek when deciding what a company is worth.
The major financial measures of success to investors looking for a more secure investment opportunity, irrespective of industry, are Free Cash Flow and EBITDA. These are important measures because they consider how well a company performs on a cash basis.
At the most basic level, a company’s value is really defined by the present value of its future cash flows. Thus, if your company is in… Continue reading
If you work in the TV or media industry, it’s likely that you seek support from an accountant in order to keep your business finances in good order. This is good practice and allows you to meet your tax obligations with the minimum of stress and hassle – especially if managing your accounts strikes fear into your heart as it does with many freelancers and business owners. However, it often goes unrecognised that there are specific media accountants out there who can offer you multiple layers of support in order to help you with other aspects of your business management.… Continue reading