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Exit Strategy, Planning, and Readiness 14 min read

The Key Employee Disclosure Dilemma - Why There's No Perfect Answer

Business owners face an impossible choice when planning an exit. Tell key employees too early and risk losing them before finding a buyer. Wait until after the LOI and face leverage problems that can reduce your sale price. Learn why there's no perfect answer and how to make the decision that's right for your situation.

Nov 20, 2025

Business Value Analysis 15 min read

Why Key Employee Risk Costs You 5-15% of Your Valuation (And When Retention Agreements Actually Make Sense)

Key employee departures can reduce business valuations by 2-15%. Learn when retention agreements generate positive ROI and when alternative strategies work better.

Nov 20, 2025

Exit Planning 12 min read

LOI vs Purchase Agreement - Understanding the Difference

Confused about deal documents? Learn what's binding, what's negotiable, and how to protect your interests in LOIs and purchase agreements.

Nov 18, 2025

Exit Planning 18 min read

Maximize Your Multiple: 10 Value Drivers That Command Premium Valuations

Not all business improvements create equal value. Discover the 10 value drivers that make buyers pay premium multiples—and which ones deliver the fastest ROI for your exit strategy.

Nov 18, 2025

Exit Planning 25 min read

Clean Books: What Buyers Really Look For in Financial Due Diligence

Financial due diligence failures kill 40% of business sales. Discover the financial red flags buyers actually screen for and the 90-day cleanup protocol that protects deal value.

Nov 16, 2024

Exit Planning 18 min read

Owner Dependency: When Institutional Development Creates Value (And When It Doesn't)

Owner dependency creates 25-45% valuation discounts, but remediation only generates positive returns for 25-30% of businesses. Learn when to reduce dependency vs. when to sell immediately.

Nov 13, 2024

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The Key Employee Disclosure Dilemma - Why There's No Perfect Answer

Why Key Employee Risk Costs You 5-15% of Your Valuation (And When Retention Agreements Actually Make Sense)

LOI vs Purchase Agreement - Understanding the Difference

Maximize Your Multiple: 10 Value Drivers That Command Premium Valuations

Clean Books: What Buyers Really Look For in Financial Due Diligence

Owner Dependency: When Institutional Development Creates Value (And When It Doesn't)