Do you know what your business is really worth?
Business
Valuations NZ
At Ake, we deeply understand the dedication and effort that goes into building your business.
If you’re wondering how much your business is worth, you’re not alone. Whether you’re planning to sell, bring in a partner, or simply want clarity on your financial position, a professional NZ business valuation gives you the confidence to make smart decisions.
Get your free Business Valuation Scorecard
Complete our 10-question, 1-minute Business Valuation Survey to gain an one-page overview of how strategic issues are impacting the value of your business.
Learn more about the factors that influence and drive your business value. Your personalised scorecard includes an industry benchmarking value analysis.
More than just numbers on a page. Ake Business Valuations are a foundation for a thriving future.
We’re not just here to provide a number (although you’ll get that too). Our Business Valuations are an in-depth process that go beyond your financials to review every aspect of your operations.
With our support, you'll gain a clear understanding of your strengths and weaknesses, motivating you to take actionable steps. Equipped with valuable insights and data, you'll have the confidence to make the changes and decisions that will drive your business’s growth and secure your future.
You might have come here for a hard number on your business value. But by partnering with Ake, you’ll gain so much more.
Our Business Valuations offer more than just a number — they help you see the full picture of where your business stands today and what it needs to become in the future.
It will highlight areas that need improvement, helping you set clear, actionable goals. You’ll understand where to focus your efforts to build the business up to your desired value.
Clarity on your future
Incorporating benchmarking data, industry trends, and value gap analysis, a business valuation equips you with actionable insights you need to make decisions with certainty.
You’ll be able to prioritise investments, allocate resources, or evaluate risks in a more strategic way, always moving in the direction that’s best for your business.
Confidence in your decision-making
With identified areas for improvement, you’ll set motivating goals to unlock the full potential of your business.
Whether it’s increasing profitability, reducing inefficiencies, or streamlining processes, each change will take you a step closer to creating a higher-value business - and the future you want.
Motivation to achieve your goals
Whether you're planning for expansion, succession, or sale, partnering with Ake means won’t be navigating the complexities of business alone. You’ll have the ongoing support and expertise of a team who genuinely care about your success and deeply understand your business and goals.
Support from our expert team
Get your free Business Valuation Scorecard
There’s no time like the present. Start your journey towards financial freedom with our 1-minute, 10 question Business Value Survey.
Why get a Business Valuation?
Prepare for Sale
If you're considering selling your business, knowing its true market value helps you negotiate from a position of strength and avoid leaving money on the table.
Succession Planning
Planning to hand the business to family or key staff? A formal valuation ensures fairness, transparency, and smoother transitions.
Bring in Investors or Shareholders
Whether you're raising capital or restructuring ownership, a clear and supportable valuation builds trust and protects everyone involved.
Resolve Shareholder Disputes
When ownership issues arise, an independent valuation provides an objective foundation for resolution.
Understand and Increase Business Value
Many owners ask, “How much is my business worth?” — but the more powerful question is, “How can I increase its value?”
A valuation identifies value drivers and highlights gaps between where you are today and where you could be.
Exit Planning
Even if selling isn’t immediate, knowing your value helps you build a deliberate, strategic exit plan rather than reacting when opportunity knocks.
Independent, accurate valuations for Bay of Plenty businesses
How we value your business
Our business valuation service is a thorough process that reviews every aspect of your business operations.
This includes looking at operational efficiency, market position, management processes, customer relationships, and even the company culture, as these elements significantly influence overall business performance and value.
By considering these factors alongside industry-leading benchmarking data, we can provide the most accurate, realistic and holistic view of your business's worth, helping you make informed decisions about potential investments, mergers, sale or succession.
Our valuation processes, systems and reports comply with international accounting valuation standards and regulatory requirements.
Our 4 step process
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The Risk and Value Driver Assessment (RAVDA) is a structured process that allows you to gain better understanding and assess the risk and value drivers in your business including:
• Industry trends
• Key person reliance
• Customers, staff and systems
• Growth opportunities
The basis for your RAVDA is a detailed online questionnaire
When filling out the RAVDA it is very important that you:• Answer each question;
• Rate your degree of concern for each question;
• Write as many observations or comments that you feel will assist us in understanding your views.You do not need to complete the RAVDA all at once. You can save your answers at any stage, as you work through the questions. When you have completed the entire RAVDA you can then submit your responses.
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We will standardise your business profit, so it can be compared with other similar businesses.
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We use the largest and most accurate valuation benchmarks databases to validate our value assessment and to identify future value improvement opportunities.
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We’ll propose support to help you grow the value of your business, tailored to your specific needs, timeline and goals. Services include: • Strategic Planning • Business Coaching • Organisational Reviews • Succession Planning • Cashflow & Profit Improvement Coaching
Business Valuations FAQs
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The cost depends on the size and complexity of your business, the purpose of the valuation, and the level of detail required.
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Most formal business valuations take between 2–4 weeks once we receive complete financial information. Timeframes vary depending on business complexity and reporting requirements.
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Typically, we require:
Financial statements (last 3 years)
Current management accounts
Details of assets and liabilities
Information about customers, staff and systems
Growth plans and forecasts (if available)
Completion of our RAVDA questionnaire
The more accurate and complete the information, the more reliable the valuation.
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Yes — and in many cases, significantly.
A valuation highlights key value drivers such as profitability, systems, recurring revenue, customer concentration, and leadership structure. With the right strategy, business value can often be improved before going to market. -
Not necessarily — but understanding your business value gives you clarity around risk, growth potential, and long-term planning. Many owners use valuations as part of their annual strategic review or as a restructuring of their organisational structure.
Ready to begin?
Complete our 10-question, 1-minute Business Valuation Survey to receive a one-page overview of how strategic issues are impacting the value of your business. Or to find out more, book a 10-minute introduction call with our team.