Question

What is business exit planning?

Answer

Business exit planning is a multi-year process that helps business owners prepare for a future ownership transition, such as a sale, transfer, or wind-down, based on their individual goals and circumstances. The Exit Planning Institute’s five-pillar framework covers personal readiness, financial readiness, business value drivers, transferability, and post exit purpose. Because value-building and transferability take time, the best results come from starting seven to 10 years before your intended exit. EPI research shows roughly three-quarters of businesses will transition by 2033, so planning early can give you leverage and options.

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