Tap an answer to begin. You'll pick up right where you left off. 8 questions, about 3 minutes.
of an owner's net worth is typically tied up in the business
owners have no written transition plan when they decide to sell
How ready you are to move on, and how clear your plan is for what comes next.
What your expectations are of what a sale would produce financially for you personally.
How much the business depends on you personally. Businesses that rely solely on the owner to run everything often sell for less than the ones that do not.
How organized, documented and consistent your earnings are, the amount of repeat revenue, how concentrated your customer base is, and the competition in your market.
A score of 80 or above means you and your business are generally ready. Below that, the score tells you which areas need improvement.
Find your score →You and your business are ready to go to market. The work is positioning and finding the right buyer.
There are a few gaps to close. Many sellers find these are relatively straightforward to get ready in a short period of time before listing the business for sale.
A good foundation is there. A focused plan and a path forward will set you up for success.
Knowing your gaps and areas for improvement is an easy way to build value before you list your business for sale.
Two short sections, about three minutes to complete. No financials to look up, just your assessment of where you and the business stand.
A 0–100 score across multiple categories, so you can see the areas for improvement.
A written breakdown sent to you by email, with suggested improvements.
Reading your readiness and the market together.
Read →Why the best exits start years before the sale.
Read →The year-before checklist, month by month.
Read →The changes that move the number most.
Read →The two categories follow the exit-planning standard, which scores personal, financial, and business readiness, and the weights reflect the drivers that actually move price at this deal size, drawn from the Exit Planning Institute and published lower-middle-market M&A analysis. The score is an informed estimate to guide your preparation. It is not an appraisal, and not a recommendation to sell. A real answer comes from a conversation and your actual financials.