Is Your Exit Clock Ticking?
One thing is certain: if exiting your business is on the horizon in the next couple of years, you’ll want to achieve the highest possible valuation.
But if you leave your exit strategy to the last minute, you’ll only have time for superficial changes that may not enhance your valuation.
Changes like using ‘accounting tricks’ to artificially inflate your valuation fool no one and don’t increase the underlying value of your business.
Why? Because → beyond building a credible business, the value of your company is largely determined by what a buyer believes they can do with it.
Let that sink in for a moment.
If a buyer believes they can improve on what you’ve built, increase margins, or scale to the next level, they’re much more likely to pay a higher-than-average multiple to acquire you.
You MUST understand the motivation of this type of buyer well in advance. This will give you enough time to optimise your business and maximise your valuation.
So, if the buyer’s higher valuation is driven by your customer base, focus on winning more customers. Or if they value your experienced and highly skilled team, strengthen your personnel even further!
If you’re serious about maximising your exit value in the next few years, start now.
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