Not All Business Exit Options Are The Same

Business Exit Transitions Over Time

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Is Business Owner Transition right for you and your business?

The key determinant on whether Business Owner Transition is right for you is whether your business has growth potential that a talented person with capital can exploit. 

The general criteria is :

$2M to $20M turnover

Must have growth potential and be profitable

Established businesses – no start-ups

Owner must be open to a Business Partner working in their business and a more gradual exit- generally over 2-4 years

Because you still get dividends and higher capital payments as you exit, you will create more wealth over time than an outright sale.

 

 

What is Business Owner Transition ?

Business Owner Transition is a method of exiting a private business, over time, to an external talented person with capital. This person works full-time in the business and buys shares in the business over time and to an agreed plan. This is normally 25% a year over 4 years however other structures can be utilised. A governance process is set up to ensure the transition meets your needs.

Why a Gradual Business Exit?

Many business owners are left frustrated with the outcomes of an outright sale process. If the business does in fact sell they often don't get the value they expected and can the new owner help maintain your legacy ?

What are the business owner benefits of a gradual sell-down?

Benefits

  • Enjoy a lifestyle outside the business with ongoing and growing income, plus have free cash.
  • Continue to work in the business doing what you enjoy, while sharing the load with a talented manager who continues to grow the company.
  • As the Value of your business grows, any future equity offered is based on the revised value. You continue to receive dividends and higher capital payments.
  • See your business go from strength to strength with carefully selected new leadership.
  • Maintain your legacy
  • Gain greater wealth than through an outright sale.

Every business owner's goals are unique - as will your Platform 1 programme be.