Do You Have an Exit Plan?

Are you looking to sell your business or transition it to a family member and retire? And are you counting on that asset to fund your retirement? If so you may have some real issues to address.

A survey1 of small businesses in the United States revealed that 54% intend to retire in the next 10 years, but 72% don’t have an exit plan. This will create a succession crisis.

  • Boomer business owners will sell or bequeath $10 trillion worth of assets over the next two decades.
  • These assets are held in more than 12 million privately-owned businesses.
  • More than 70% of these companies are expected to change hands.

Strong Fundamentals Are a Competitive Advantage

An oversupply of sellers creates a competitive environment which drives down business valuations. A company’s ability to sell at an attractive valuation will depend on its fundamentals and competitive advantage.

An illustration of a blue bridge that is crossing a moat of water to a company headquarters. The bridge has an off ramp, or exit, to retirement on the left hand side which leads to a beach with lawn chairs and bags of money. This image depicts an exit plan for business owners where they can enjoy retirement while their business continues to thrive in the future, under new ownership.

If you’re interested in learning more about successfully transitioning your business, we’re here to help.

“You helped me develop a sound plan we executed together and I got much higher sale price that I ever expected.”
-Dan C.

GroundSwell’s Business Ownership PlatformSM provides the people and tools to create more time, money, and control in your business.

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GroundSwell℠ provides the right people and tools to successfully stabilize, grow or exit your business. Bob Bennett contributed to this article.

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