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The Exit Playbook – Pass On To An Owner

by Ian Smith | Feb 2, 2014 | e-book The Exit Playbook

Just under 9000 words of practical no-nonsense tips. Whether You Are Cashing out in the next 3 years or keeping control for the foreseeable future, this e-book will inspire essential operational actions! Get answers to these key questions: How much am I worth? Am I...

The Exit Playbook – A Free New E-Book

by Ian Smith | Jan 30, 2014 | e-book The Exit Playbook

In creating this free e-book we wanted to drive to the heart of how entrepreneurs can create value. We wanted to create a practical, no-nonsense guide to the process of building value, how value is perceived by acquirers, how to reconcile personal shareholder...

Cashing Out – What Advisors Do I Need and What Are Their Roles?

by Ian Smith | Jan 10, 2014 | Exiting your business

There has been an explosion of consultants who offer some form of Exit Planning advice. Most have some value to add to the process. However to guide you through the landscape of services available to you, I’ve highlighted the key roles to achieve the following:...

Private Companies – The Magic Years

by Ian Smith | Jan 28, 2011 | Exiting your business, Maximize exit proceeds

The next 5 years are an unreasonably attractive time to build a remarkable business for sale. There is strong evidence to suggest we are already 18 months to 22 months into a bull market. The average bull market lasts 67 months. However before you rush off to sell...
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