Business owners often hear that they should have an Exit Strategy as a part of an effective business plan. However, in our experience, exit strategies are rarely developed and, if they are, the strategy is not reviewed regularly to ensure its suitability or viability.

"What steps need to be taken to ensure the company is in the best possible position to make that dream a reality?"

There are multiple advantages to having an Exit Strategy— whether or not the owner decides to execute the strategy at the identified time. First, planning a way to effectively exit the company means that the owners have their eye on a goal line. Few owners want to exit when the company is performing poorly, thus minimizing or even negating any positive return on their long, hard-earned investment. Most, if not all, envision a time when they can pass on or sell the company and benefit from the proceeds of that transition.

• What does a successful exit strategy mean for you and your business?
• Have you identified future needs, dreams, and the vision for your company?
• Will a critical evaluation of product life cycles, the market, and the growth strategices of the company be part of your exit strategy?
• What are you looking for in a sucessor?
• Is an internal sale —either through an employee stock ownership program or a management buyout and option?

Whatever direction owners choose to go, it is important to plan an exist strategy: a path that ensures an efficient and comfortable transition, a path that achieves a win/win outcome for all involved.

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