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Every business owner will eventually exit their business. Reasons for exiting a business include decreasing profits, increasing competition, changes in health or life goals, retirement, passing it on to family members, or cashing in on your goodwill and success. You may even decide to exit your business because it is growing too quickly. Some owners exit their business voluntarily, while others may have no choice.
You need to prepare for exiting your business, as it can be a lengthy process involving various financial, legal and operational obligations. The idea is to have your business in the best possible shape before you exit.
Ideally, you should document an exit strategy in your initial business plan. Talk to your solicitor or financial adviser about different exit strategies available to your business.
The following are the most common ways of exiting a business.
Succession planning
If you have spent many years developing and growing your business, the idea of selling your business on the open market may not be as appealing as passing it on to someone you know and trust. This type of exit strategy is known as succession planning.
Succession is about ensuring the ongoing success of the business through a smooth transfer of control. This requires a lot of planning. A formal succession plan should define exactly who will take over the business, when they will take over the business and how they will take over the business. Learn more about succession planning.
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