Business Appraising
Machinery and Equipment Appraising
Business Consulting

James R. Palmer, LLC is dedicated to serving privately owned, closely held companies with business appraising and consulting needs. Our education and experience in current appraisal practices and standards qualifies us to provide a substantiated business appraisal. We are also trained in appraising a company's machinery and equipment, either as a part of a business valuation or as a separate, independent appraisal. In consulting with business owners, we utilize creative and practical individualized programs for increasing a company's performance in today's fast-paced and changing business world.

Whatever the reason necessitating a business valuation, we can provide a substantiated report to meet your requirements. This report may be necessary for selling or purchasing a business, gift and estate taxes, marital dissolution, partnership disputes, economic damages or financing needs. Our appraisals are prepared with objectivity and independence since we do not offer tax accounting and/or brokerage services.

Our certified machinery and equipment appraisals typically include personal inspection, photographs and pertinent descriptive information. Whether for securing financing, planning for future business needs, or satisfying legal requirements, our valuations are supported with thorough research. We have the resources and data on millions of items of machinery and equipment to determine a well-substantiated value.

A business is only as strong as its weakest link. James R. Palmer, LLC will review a company's business operations and provide recommendations for improvement. This review examines business management, personnel and training, cash flow, inventory control, sales and merchandising, marketing, public relations and image. If you prefer, we can provide a limited analysis in a specific area, with the goal of strengthening that part of the business operation. Often, basic reminders of good business practices can improve the performance and increase the profits of a business.

Through our many years of experience we have consulted with and appraised businesses in the following industries:

• Construction
• Farming
• Forestry
• Franchises
• Manufacturing
• Marine/Fisheries
• Personal Services
• Restaurants/Microbreweries
• Retail
• Services
• Transportation
• Wholesale Distribution

James R. Palmer, LLC utilizes an Advisory Board composed of professionals in the areas of accounting, law, business brokerage, and banking. These professionals provide advice in their specialized fields of expertise as needed.