Most entrepreneurs fail to build the optimal position for selling their business, often leaving large amounts of money on the table. By adopting a proactive stance, you can control both the timing and quality of your company’s acquisition. This Proactive Exit Strategy approach provides a systematic process for developing an exit plan - and achieving the most profitable outcome.
Who should come: CEOs, CFOs, and key executive team members
Cost: Individual: USD $1,250; $1,000 per executive for two or more
A Proactive Exit Roadmap™
Offering the highest probability of extracting the highest value for our company, this roadmap contains clear actions that cover three areas:
- People alignment
- Strategies to attract strategic buyers and improve your valuation
- Governance and due diligence
You will learn these specific ways to obtain a superior price:
- Assess your personal situation to determine the best time for selling
- Design a people plan to carry you through the acquisition
- Dramatically shorten the due diligence and closing process
- Avoid the top five common mistakes that business owners make
- Bring multiple buyers to an auction without alienating your lead suitor
- Attract strategic buyers and create exceptional value
- Focus on each buyer’s threats and opportunities
- Consider business terms along side valuation to determine if you are getting a premium for your business
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What do I do after the workshop? Do you offer follow-up support to ensure this process is implemented?
A: Yes, we can support you with process coaching and provide you with “dashboards” and visual tools for monitoring your plan of action.
Q: Does this workshop apply to a services business?
A: Yes, it will help a services firm package intellectual capital as intellectual property assets and increase the overall value of the business.
Q: What if I do not plan to sell for at least two to three years?
A: You are in a great position since the optimum selling time horizon is over 24 months. You will be able to systematically implement this process and avoid the typical mistakes that many business owners make.
Q: What if I am in the middle of selling? Is it too late to use your strategy?
A: No, it is not too late. We can still help you improve your situation in the deal. The workshop will arm you with a process for joining with your potential buyer to visualize and design future value, resulting in a higher return for you.
Q: If I don’t end up selling my business, was this workshop a waste of my time?
A: No, this program will teach you how to build the maximum value into your business
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A serial entrepreneur, Patrick Thean has started and exited multiple technology startups, as well as served on a number of their boards. 
