Exit Planning Articles

Preparing to exit your business takes strategic planning and careful execution

From the right valuation to the right tax strategies and everything in between, exiting your business or even taking some chips off the table takes careful planning and precise strategies. Read more for our insights on what matters most…

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Selling Your Business: Navigating Taxes and What to do Next

During the process of selling a business, owners have many obstacles to navigate: processes, taxes, and, of course, deciding what to do next.

In this article, we’ll discuss the different types of taxes a business owner may encounter when selling their business, as well as options for how to invest the proceeds.
10/21/22/by Andre Lawrence

Who Am I Missing on My Team to Sell My Business?

As you start thinking about the process of selling your business, compare this process to a game of baseball. Where do all pick-up baseball games start? With picking your team.

So, captain, who’s your first pick?
10/13/22/by Andre Lawrence

Four Methods for a Successful Succession Planning Strategy

The general lifecycle of a business typically follows a few different stages. These stages include start-up, development and establishment, and finally maturity. As a business owner, once you’ve reached the maturity stage of your business, you are likely considering what the future of your company holds.

What will happen to your company when you retire?
05/02/22/by Andre Lawrence

Keys to a Successful M&A

A merger or acquisition (M&A) can have a huge impact on your business, regardless of if you are the seller or the buyer. Mergers and acquisitions can offer business owners the opportunity to create more value for their business, expanding beyond what they could do alone. The process of merging or acquiring a company, however, can be a lengthy, complicated process.
04/09/22/by Andre Lawrence

Exit Planning vs Succession Planning vs Legacy Planning: What’s the difference?

The terms succession planning and exit planning are sometimes used interchangeably. At the same time, legacy planning is a part of succession and exit planning strategies but can be addressed on its own for those high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) who are not also business owners. While succession, legacy, and exit plans require care and attention, there are some important differences.
04/04/22/by Andre Lawrence

ESOPs vs. Third Party Sale – What’s the difference?

The advantages of choosing to implement Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) as a part of your exit plan, vs. selling your company to an outside entity depends on your specific situation.
11/28/21/by Andre Lawrence

How Do I Prepare to Sell My Business?

While there are many risks to owning a business, there are many reasons why you might be considering selling. Whether you are retiring, moving, or seeking new opportunities, here are some steps you can take to make this process as easy as possible.
07/31/21/by Andre Lawrence