Building Value is the Win-Win-Win of Exit Planning
When we talk about value in the context of exit planning, we divide the discussion into three areas: building value, protecting value, and minimizing income taxes. The [...]
Become an Inconsequential Owner, the Payout is Huge!
In all likelihood, you are absolutely critical to the success of your business. Without you, there is no business. We want to fix that. With a little [...]
3 Benefits of Written Business Exit Plans
Planning a business exit can seem like a lot of work at first. From building business value to developing capable successors to figuring out exactly what you [...]
Creating Value in Your Business to Get Top Dollar When You Leave It
Did you ever wonder why one business has buyers lined up willing to pay top dollar while another sits on the market for months, or even years? [...]
Maximizing Your Business Value Before a Sale
The process of selling a business has become more complex today. Buyers are more cautious and much more rigorous in their due diligence efforts due to the Great Recession. A big reason why a deal fails is that owners do not plan early enough to sell their business. GEM Strategy Management’s experience proves that CEOs and owners should maximize the business value before putting it up for a sale.