Selling Your Business Isn’t an Event — It’s a Process Many business owners mistakenly believe they can decide to sell and find a buyer within months. The reality? Companies with a structured exit strategy sell for significantly higher multiples. In fact, businesses that plan at least two years Read more…
The Gut-Punch Moment in Business Exits You’ve spent years—maybe decades—building your business. Blood, sweat, missed holidays, and the constant battle of keeping the wheels turning. You tell yourself: One day, I’ll sell this thing for what it’s worth. That’s the payday I deserve. And then the moment comes. Read more…
Most business owners dream of selling their business on their terms—at the right time, for the right price. Yet, reality tells a different story. Over 55% of business exits happen under unfavorable circumstances, such as illness, burnout, financial struggles, or sudden market shifts. Waiting until you have to sell is like checking Read more…
The Hidden Value You May Be Overlooking Imagine this: you’ve spent years—maybe decades—building your business. You’ve fought through challenges, scaled operations, and turned an idea into something tangible. Now, as you think about selling, you’re met with a sobering reality. The number on the valuation report feels like an Read more…
Most entrepreneurs don’t start a business thinking about how they’ll leave it. Yet, at some point, every business owner faces the reality that they will exit—by choice or by force. Whether it’s through selling, passing it on, or shutting it down, the transition is inevitable. The real question is: will Read more…
When planning your business exit, focusing solely on financial metrics is like judging a house purely by its price tag. Savvy buyers aren’t just interested in today’s balance sheet—they’re looking for a home for growth, innovation, and strategic potential. A truly successful exit is built on aligning your financial, personal, Read more…
At some point, every business owner realises a hard truth: not everything is within their control. The market moves unpredictably. Economic conditions shift. Buyers come and go. And yet, many entrepreneurs enter the business exit process believing they can control every variable—only to be blindsided when things don’t go as Read more…
1. Selling Without a Strategy—The Last-Minute Rush Many business owners treat selling their company like selling a car—clean it up, slap on a price tag, and find a buyer. The reality? A great exit is engineered years in advance. 🔴 The Mistake: Waiting until you’re exhausted, burned out, or Read more…
Selling your business isn’t just about numbers. It’s about legacy, identity, and the fear of losing what you’ve built. For many founders, the idea of handing over their business to someone else is like giving away a piece of themselves. It’s not just a company—it’s years of late nights, Read more…
The Ultimate Freedom or the Ultimate Void? You built your business from the ground up. It became your identity, your purpose, and your daily obsession. But then the deal is done, the papers are signed, and for the first time in years, your inbox is empty. The thrill of Read more…