Resources
Seven End-Zone Questions
The following seven (7) questions eventually must be answered at some point in every business owner’s exit.
When do you want to exit?
What is your most likely exit strategy?
How much is your Exit Magic Number™ calculation?
Where will it come from?
What risks do you face prior to exit?
What will you do in life after exit?
Who is your exit planning team?
25 Business Value Drivers Worksheet
Elements of the business’s condition, aside from its revenues and profits, may increase or decrease its potential value.
Value Reducers and Enhancers are about risk. The more or less risk the buyer sees within the business, then the more or less the buyer may be willing to pay. Review the checklist and identify steps that may enhance your business value.
Top 10 Signs You Are Not Ready to Sell Your Company
Every business owner and every company is unique, yet there are some universal signs that business owners can use to help determine if they are ready to begin the sale process. (Remember, it typically takes nine to twelve months to sell a company once the process has started.) Overlooking any one of these signs can lead to a significant amount of lost sale value or derail the sale altogether. Because most business owners exit only once, it is important to learn what is involved in getting ready to sell before you start the process—otherwise you risk discovering half-way through that you missed something critical.
This white paper explores each of the ten signs and offers resources to help owners address each issue. At the conclusion, the white paper identifies further steps to help you prepare for the sale of your company.