Business Exit Education Center

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Expert M&A advisory for traditional business owners. Get data-driven insights and proven strategies to maximize your exit value—whether you own a manufacturing company, distribution business, or service firm.

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Business Exit Resources

Comprehensive guides, data-driven tools, and proven frameworks to prepare your business for a successful exit. Real examples from manufacturing deals with strategies applicable to any traditional business.

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Manufacturing Transaction Data

Explore 1,150+ manufacturing M&A transactions with detailed valuation multiples, financial metrics, and industry trends.

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Value Acceleration Calculator™

Complimentary business analysis tool to determine your value and identify improvement areas before exit.

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Exit Readiness Checklist

Comprehensive assessment tool to evaluate your business readiness for a successful exit across all critical areas.

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Guides

Financial Reporting Best Practices

Boost your valuation with accurate financial statements. Templates, checklists, and workflows for manufacturing and traditional businesses.

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Legal Due Diligence for Traditional Businesses

Checklists and trackers for corporate docs, contracts, environmental compliance, and common gap clean-up workflows.

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Operational Excellence & Team Building

Gap-analysis worksheets, standard operating procedures, organization charts, and talent retention strategies.

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Understanding Your Buyer Options

Compare strategic buyers, private equity firms, and family offices—what they value and how to position your business.

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M&A Process Roadmap

Step-by-step guide from initial preparation to closing, with common pitfalls and strategies to maintain deal momentum.

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Building Enterprise Value

Transform your owner-dependent business into a valuable enterprise that attracts premium buyers and commands top multiples.

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Personal Readiness Scorecard

Evaluate your personal and financial readiness for business transition. Covers estate planning, post-sale expectations, and family awareness.

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Business Readiness Scorecard

Assess 22 critical business factors buyers evaluate—from financials and compliance to management systems.

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Business Attractiveness Scorecard

Discover how attractive your business is to potential buyers. Identify strengths to highlight and gaps to address.

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