Question

When should a woman founder start planning for a business exit?

Answer

Founders should start planning for a business exit earlier than most people expect. Strategies such as establishing QSBS eligibility, gifting equity to a trust, or structuring an installment sale should be in place before a transaction closes — and some require years to implement effectively. Even if you don’t plan to sell for a decade, you should begin building exit readiness today. It can materially improve both the value you receive and the amount you keep after taxes.

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