The End Game – Moving towards an Exit

Reasons for leaving the business 

In most cases, there is sufficient forecasting to make a smooth transition with minimal disruption and, with planning, a healthy return on your long-term investment.

If your exit is voluntary, as a rule, the further ahead you have planned for it the more profitable you can make it. If you are liquidating the business or are involved in a merger, the more precise information you can present to a buyer the better your position in the negotiations.

While there is nothing sexy about inventory control or key equipment life cycles, metrics are the way you justify the value you have put forth to a potential purchaser. Much of this information has been part of your tax return for the year. This type of data is vital toan accurate and realistic valuation.

Whether you are getting out at the top of your game as the hottest property on the market, expanding to franchising, passing the business on to family or colleagues, or you can see the end of your industry coming and want to get off before the crash, Praxis can help you find a pathway with clear milestones and the end game in mind.

What is buyer looking for

Buyers for a business tend to fall into categories just like the sellers. Many are looking for a sustainable business to enhance what they are already doing in the market, either by market share or intellectual property. Some buyers are looking to diversify in their own growth phase and a few will want to acquire a company to liquidate assets as they think your business has been undervalued or can be repurposed. Matching your level of comfort with the right buyer cannot be overstated.

How to present to invent a potential owner

While passion is a key part of life; metrics are the key to a successful sale. Praxis Innovations understands how to construct a timeline and the non-standard metrics you can collect to get the best price for your hard work. We can walk you through the process with a plan that willallow you to execute your exit with confidence.