Owners Seldom Exit Too Soon, But Often Wait Too Long

The “Dismal D’s” often force owners to unexpectedly exit their businesses.

What exactly are we talking about? See below.

  1. Death
  2. Divorce
  3. Dissolution
  4. Declining Sales

When owners wait too long to exit, they may be faced with leaving money on the table, settling for 1 buyer, or not being able to exit at all.

All owners will eventually exit; the most prepared know what their business is worth.

Knowing the true value of your business allows you to properly plan your ideal exit and better handle the unexpected.

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Source: Stats of Owner Readiness Report

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