David Tolson

David Tolson is Managing Director of CapitalValue Advisors, LLC. Since 1992 David has worked in small and middle market based businesses in operations, sales, and marketing, and has extensive experience in appraisals and mergers and acquisition. He is widely regarded as an expert in middle market private company valuation. He has conducted numerous seminars, taught senior level university courses in organizational management, and been featured as a special speaker at the graduate level on strategic planning and acquisition strategies at both Colorado State University and the University of Colorado. Additionally, he is the co-author, along with Chris Younger, of the book Harvest: The Definitive Guide To Selling Your Company.

Articles by David Tolson

The flight to quality
It's a sign of the economic times

Those 20-year employees
Find 'em and keep 'em

How to bridge the personal-corporate goodwill gap
The owner may need to step away

Bring me a rock
Not THAT rock -- a different rock

The great stewards of capital
Where are they when we need them most?

Selling the business to your favorite employee
Why it might not work out

The top four causes of seller’s remorse
And how to cope with them

Crucial questions for every business owner
How do you measure up?

Risk vs. value in mergers and acquisitions
Finding the right fit means the best results

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