Value Proposition

Consideration

Simple process, excellent customer service, always available by phone or email

Expertise

Appraisals completed with more than 15 years of experience and highest industry credentials, not the use of Artificial Intelligence

Value

Competitive pricing and fast delivery

About Our Founder

Mike Size founded Portside in 2009. Mike developed his financial analysis skills working for commercial finance companies including two Fortune 50 companies -- GE Capital and Wells Fargo Bank.  He has studied businesses with large, complex corporate structures while financing multi-million dollar projects on the West Coast.  As a Montana banker, Mike worked with local finance entities that specialized in small businesses. This diverse background gives Mike unique insights when working with companies of any size. 

In addition to more than 20 years of experience in the financial sector,  Mr. Size has completed more than 2,000 business valuations nationally.  He earned his MBA in 2002, and became a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) in 2009.  In 2016, he completed the rigorous credential of Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) designation from the American Society of Appraisers.  This is considered the highest credential in business valuation.

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Credentials

ASA

Accredited Senior Appraiser by the American Society of Appraisers

CVA

Certified Valuation Analyst by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts

CMEA

Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser by the National Equipment and Business Builders Institute