75% Of Owners Regret Their Exit After One Year 

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An outright sale is not the only way to exit a business. 

Understanding that there is more than one option open to you is an important element in this journey. Many business owners fail to plan for what comes next. Even if you don't have a 'bucket list' there are a wide range of options open to other than an outright sale.  
 
So if you are unsure, we can help guide you through the options and help you find the exit that suits you best.  
 
Using the PREScore™ (Personal Readiness to Exit Score) questionnaire can help in the decision making process. It take around 8 minutes to complete and evaluates a business owner’s personal readiness to exit their company. 
 
It measures whether you are positioned to thrive after exit by assessing your status across four key drivers of a satisfying exit. 
 
It identifies at-risk areas and provides personalized recommendations to help you create a clear plan for a happy and lucrative transition. 
 
 
1. Trade Sale 
 
Sell your business to another company — often a competitor, supplier, or investor looking to expand. 
Good for 
Key watch-outs 
Owners seeking a clean break and strong financial return. 
Maintain confidentiality and plan early to show clear, transferable value. Earn outs.... 

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What matters is what you want for you and your business. Our mission is your success. And only you decide that. 
 
The core areas we help with are: 
Growth and profit improvement 
Commercial projects and challenges 
Exit planning and business readiness 
Business valuations 
Acquisitions and mergers 
Fractional support to plug any gaps 
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Drivers of a No Regrets Exit 

Future Vision 
What do you plan to do after you leave your business? 
Personal Detachment 
Have you built a fulfilling life outside your company? 
Structuring Flexibility 
How much is your business worth to you — financially and personally? 
Team Involvement 
Have you considered how your employees will be treated when you exit? 
So if you're unsure on what would suit you best, get in touch or feel free to take your personal PREScore™ questionnaire that will help you better understand what will work best for you. 
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1. Trade Sale 
Sell your business to another company — often a competitor, supplier, or investor looking to expand. 
 
Good for: 
Owners seeking a clean break and strong financial return. 
Key watch-outs: 
Maintain confidentiality and plan early to show clear, transferable value. 
1. Trade Sale 
Sell your business to another company — often a competitor, supplier, or investor looking to expand. 
 
Good for: 
Owners seeking a clean break and strong financial return. 
Key watch-outs: 
Maintain confidentiality and plan early to show clear, transferable value. 
2. Management Buy-Out (MBO) 
Your senior team buys the business, often with help from banks or investors. 
 
Good for: 
Keeping continuity for clients and staff, rewarding loyal managers. 
Key watch-outs: 
Requires a capable, committed management team and access to finance. 
3. Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) 
Ownership transfers to a trust that benefits employees collectively — a route encouraged by government tax incentives. 
 
Good for: 
Owners wanting a fair exit that protects culture and long-term stability. 
Key watch-outs: 
Needs careful setup and communication to keep engagement high. 
3. Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) 
Ownership transfers to a trust that benefits employees collectively — a route encouraged by government tax incentives. 
 
Good for: 
Owners wanting a fair exit that protects culture and long-term stability. 
Key watch-outs: 
Needs careful setup and communication to keep engagement high. 
4. Family Succession 
Passing the business to a family member or next generation. 
 
Good for: 
Preserving legacy and values. 
Key watch-outs: 
Requires fair valuation, open discussion, and professional advice to avoid personal tensions. 
5. Partial Sale or Investment 
Sell a share of the business to an external investor or strategic partner. 
 
Good for: 
Releasing capital while retaining control; bringing in expertise to scale. 
Key watch-outs: 
Choose the right partner — alignment of goals is critical 
5. Partial Sale or Investment 
Sell a share of the business to an external investor or strategic partner. 
 
Good for: 
Releasing capital while retaining control; bringing in expertise to scale. 
Key watch-outs: 
Choose the right partner — alignment of goals is critical 
6. Closure or Wind-Down 
If selling isn’t viable, a structured closure can still protect your reputation, customers, and finances. 
 
Good for: 
Businesses that rely heavily on the owner or have limited resale potential. 
Key watch-outs: 
Plan early to manage costs, contracts, and obligations properly.