A clear and concise map that shows exactly how you can build value in your business and sell it for absolute maximum.

Organized into four distinct sections, each a phase in the journey that leads to the sale of the business at maximum value:

Phase 1: Build a Valuable Company

Phase 2: Plan and Prepare for Sale

Phase 3: Execute Sale Strategy

Phase 4: Post Closing

Under Phase 1, for example, two sections offer valuable guidance to business owners: “Accumulate Value Drivers” and “Eliminate Barriers to Marketability.” Listed are 18 value drivers and 11 barriers to marketability. To the extent a business owner can add the value drivers and eliminate the barriers to marketability, the value of his or her business will rise. Incidentally, the business will also enjoy enhanced profitability, lower risk and greater stability. Most of the map – indeed three of the four main sections – is dedicated to how a business owner should go about the process of preparing, packaging and selling his or her business. Until now, the map was available only to clients, but Acquisition Advisors has decided to release it to the public. The map format allows a tremendous amount of information to be summarized in an easy-to-read format.