Exit Planning

Purpose – Life After the Sale

Purpose – “Having as one’s intention or objective.” Many exit planning advisors discuss the three legs of the exit planning stool – business readiness, financial readiness, and personal readiness. Personal readiness includes purpose. Many exit planning advisors point to the 75% of former owners who admit “profound regret” with their transition and say it’s because… Continue reading Purpose – Life After the Sale

Exit Planning

The Power of Other People’s Money

Private equity leverage can dramatically increase Return on Investment (ROI). How do they provide enviable 15% to 25% ROI? The simple answer is leverage. An example most business owners can easily comprehend is a real estate mortgage. You put down $100,000 on a $500,000 building. The mortgage, especially in the first few years, is largely… Continue reading The Power of Other People’s Money