Pre Sale
Let's face it. At some point in time all entrepreneurs will exit their business whether by choice or circumstance. Most company owners only think about the sale process when it's time to sell. That's too late. Learn everything you need to know about selling your business when you're not thinking about selling your business.
Podcast: How a Startup Managed the Sales Process to GoDaddy, an Interview with Alex McClafferty
Making your startup dream come true is hard work. Make sure to capitalize on it when you get to the negotiation table by implementing Alex...
Podcast: Have Business Partners? Understand Buy-Sell Agreements
Learn about buy-sell agreements and why they are an integral part of exit planning.
Consider These Issues When Evaluating ESOPs
If you're looking into an ESOP as your exit plan, you need to think about the potential risks and drawbacks of executing one. While it may...
Choosing a Success(ion) Team to Sell Your Business
Assemble a group of professionals with education, experience and skills who will help you achieve your goals and prepare you and your...
The Myth of Fair Business Valuation: What Professional Valuations Don't Tell You
Valuations give you a lot of information and a great starting point when it comes to securing the deal you want. However, there are factors...
5 Approaches to Generating a Track Record for a Winning Valuation
A company’s financial track record is one of the fundamental drivers of value. Learn five simple approaches you can take to start growing...
Preventing Seller’s Remorse in a Mid-Market Deal
There are four key things you can do to prevent seller's remorse when you go to exit your business. Keep these in mind as you plan your...
No Plan for a Succession Plan?
Do you think about the longevity of your business? What would happen if you were no longer in charge? Learn how to make your own succession...
When is the Best Time to Sell My Business?
If you are selling your business, there is always a right time and a wrong time. This article tells you why waiting until the right time...
Does Your CEO Successor Have the Right Stuff?
Finding the right successor is hard. If you're not sure your CEO is the right choice, you're not alone. These are the 5 weakest types of...
Considerations for Management Teams in Private Equity Buyouts
Selling a business to a private equity group brings opportunity but also uncertainty for the existing management team. Learn the various...
Podcast: How to Uncover and Fix Your Value Gap, an Interview with Brandon Wood
In this podcast with GEXP Collaborative's Brandon Wood, you'll learn what a value gap is and why you need to take a good look at your...
The Top 11 Reasons a Buyer Will Pay a Premium for Your Company
Finding a buyer who will pay a premium for your company is a major step in realizing a successful sale of a business. Ever wonder why a...
Why Would a Buyer Require an Environmental Assessment?
For bricks and mortar companies or those that offer products or services associated with chemicals or commodities, a buyer is sure to...
How to Increase the Value of Your Business - Even If You're Not Selling
It can be hard to focus on increasing the value of your business if you have no immediate intention of selling, but putting the work in...
The Role of Strategic Planning in Building Business Value
Strategic planning can be a simple enough process to start. Use these three questions to get yourself positioned to increase business value.
Choosing Between a Financial and Strategic Buyer
What exit option is better for you, a financial or strategic buyer? This short article shares Stephen Shaw's key takeaways from his white...
Good Companies Don't Get Sold, They Get Bought
Ready to sell your business? Before you put the 'For Sale' sign up, learn what steps you should be taking first.
Hitting a Home Run When Exiting Your Business
Baseball and business have more in common than you'd think. Everyone wants to hit 'it' out of the park. Here's how to crush what's coming...