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Exit Planning Articles by Kerry Boulton, CEPA

Kerry Boulton, CEPA
CEO, The Exit Strategy Group

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Kerry Boulton is CEO and Founder of The Exit Strategy Group and NEXUS Business Coaching, is Australia’s most respected exit strategy advisor. With over 20 years in business as an entrepreneur, transformative coach, consultant, sought after speaker and talented facilitator, Kerry has been helping business owners like you to overcome challenges while providing the steps needed to ensure that you find the financial freedom you deserve.
 
 

Recent Articles posted by Kerry Boulton, CEPA

Recent Articles posted by Kerry Boulton, CEPA

The Power Of Strategic Exit Planning

In today’s business landscape, having a strategic exit plan is not just a luxury—it’s essential. Effective exit planning involves setting clear goals, understanding your business’s value, and creating a detailed roadmap to achieve a smooth transition. Starting early with your exit plan allows you to set precise objectives and assess your business’s value well in advance. This proactive approach provides the flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions and business performance, ensuring that your exit strategy remains relevant and achievable.

Seize The Moment: Strategically Timing Your Retirement When Selling Your Business

Imagine standing at the edge of a cliff, ready to take a leap into a new chapter of your life. That’s retirement. Now, picture this adventure interwoven with the sale of your business. Exciting, right? Just like any daring journey, timing is everything. Let’s talk about finding that perfect moment to embark on your retirement while selling your business. It’s not just about calendars and clocks; it’s about aligning the stars to make the most of your hard-earned efforts.

The Build vs. Buy Equation

If you’re wondering what your business might be worth to an acquirer, there is a simple calculation you can use. Let’s call it “The Build vs. Buy Equation”. At some point, every acquirer does the maths and calculates how much it would cost to re-create what you’ve built. If an acquirer figures they could buy your business for less than they would spend on both the hard and soft costs of re-deploying their employees to build a competitive product, then they will be inclined to acquire yours. If they think it would be less costly to create it themselves, they are likely to choose to ... Read more