Learn what intangible assets are, their types, and how they impact businesses. Discover how patents, brand names, and intellectual property add value beyond the balance sheet.

Mention business “assets,” and most people think of actual physical items, such as equipment and real estate-;things that are tangible. But intangible assets--such as copyrights, trademarks, a brand, ...

The valuation of customer-related intangible assets is a key element of many business appraisals. These intangibles lack physical substance but are crucial assets for a company's success, often ...

In a technology M&A deal, whether you are acquiring or selling a tech or software business, valuation rarely hinges on a single dimension. Financial performance, growth efficiency, and cash flow ...

A Mexican migrant to the U.S. is five times more productive than one who stays home. Why is that? The answer is not the obvious one: This country has more machinery or tools or natural resources.

When marketing your business offerings, it's critical to understand the problems your consumers are facing and specify how you're the right company to help solve them. However, things begin to get ...

Emerging technologies such as generative AI and a deep pool of assets make it a good time to buy intangible assets, which include intellectual property and trademarks. Here, Richelle Kalnit, chief ...