If you’re a business owner looking to scale up to the next level and achieve the highest possible valuation…
Then you already know the planning starts much earlier than your point of exit.
But how much earlier does it need to be?
I sometimes hear business owners say they have a 10 year plan. And they will somehow figure out their exit plan a few years down the line.
Really?
Because anything can happen in that time. Think about it. Entire industries are being disrupted at breakneck speed. And unless you have a clear plan to scale up to the next level – and have a saleable business – you risk a very uncertain future.
We bring a lot of capability to the table when partnering with business owners. But that capability relates to stuff that really move the needle.
So if I was to simplify what’s most important for owners to get right, it’s this…
🟢 BE CLEAR ON THE OUTCOME YOU WANT
🟢 BECOME HIGHLY SALEABLE AND READY FOR DUE DILIGENCE
🟢 FIGURE OUT WHAT WILL MAKE ACQUIRERS PAY A PREMIUM
🟢 REMOVE YOURSELF FROM THE BUSINESS
🟢 SCALE UP TO THE ‘NEXT LEVEL’ OF GROWTH
🟢 WORK WITH M&A AND GROWTH SPECIALISTS FOR 12-36 MONTHS BEFORE YOU EXIT
So often, business owners miss one or more of these points and everything becomes much less achievable. The detail and the capability can always be brought into your company. Just keep in mind the big picture…
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