I have been writing for AllBusiness.com now since July as a business Exit Planning expert and have amassed a diverse number of Exit Planning articles on their site. Maybe you are new to the concept of how and when to create an Exit Strategy for your business, and you are wondering where to start. Check out the following articles on various aspects of Exit Planning and get going on your own Exit Plan. I can assure you it will greatly smooth your transition out of business ownership and ensure you realize the most revenue possible from the sale of your business – no matter when in the future you decide to move on to your next life adventure!
1. Does Your Company Suffer From Retirement Stagnation?
Find out what questions to ask to determine whether your business is in stagnation mode or growth mode.
2. Selling Your Business to a Strategic Buyer or Private Equity Group – Which is Better?
In today’s world of mergers and acquisitions, which type buyer will be the best one for your business?
3. Business Exit Plans and Exit Strategies Should Not Be Cast In Stone
Even if you have an Exit Plan in place, there are good reasons to review it on an ongoing basis. This article tells you why.
4. What Are Business Exit Strategies and Exit Plans? How Do They Differ?
Be sure you know the difference before you stake your future on one or the other.
5. Do You Have a Business Continuity Exit Plan?
It’s a fact of life – you may not be in control of when you exit your business. Would it be able to survive without you?
6. Ten Key Exit Planning Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask
These are great questions to ponder to get the Exit Planning process under way.
7. Thinking of Selling? Presale Planning Can Increase the Value of Your Business
If you don’t plan your business transition ahead of time, you’re not likely to reach your desired goals. Find out the essentials of presale planning in this article.
8. A Timeline for Creating Your Exit Plan — Starting Now!
Do you think five years in advance is too soon to plan your business exit? Not true – there are specific action items to take now to ensure a profitable transition later on.
9. When Should Business Owners Start Exit Planning?
It may surprise you, but some business owners should have an Exit Plan in place as soon as they start their business!
10. When Should You Start Exit Planning for Your Retirement?
You may be one of the many business owners who sell out before they are ready to retire. What factors should you consider now, to be sure you don’t work longer than you want to?
