Self-Paced Masterclass: Exit On Your Terms - iBOSS, Inc.

Beginning with the End in Mind: An Overview of Mastering 

Your Business Exit

Unlocking the Exit Strategy for Solopreneur Concerns through Small Businesses

• Shifting Mindset for Exit Planning 
• The Importance of an Exit Strategy 
• Identifying the Optimal Time to Exit 
• Preparing Your Business for Sale 
• Creative Financing and Post-Sale Involvement

Laying the Foundations: Building Your Business with an Exit In Sight

Strategic Development from Startup to Sale-Ready

• Exit-Oriented Mindset 
• Blueprinting Your Exit Strategy 
• The 2 to 5-Year Plan for Business Evaluation
• Value Propositions that Appeal to Buyers 
• Scalability and Systemization

Timing the Market: Knowing When to Make Your Move 

Assessing the Right Time to Sell Your Business

• Understanding Market Dynamics 
• The Market's Symphony 
• Interpreting Financial Indicators 
• Gauging Your Business's Lifecycle
• Weighing Personal Goals and Macro-Economic Considerations

Preparation is Key: Getting Your Business Ready for a

Profitable Exit  

• Understanding Buyer Personas 
• Essential Steps to Prime Your Business for the Market 
• Priming Your Company for Sale 
• Proactive Steps to Prime Your Business for Sale
• Signaling Readiness to Attract Premium Buyers

Identifying Your Ideal Buyer: Selling Your Business to the

Right Hands   

• Understanding Buyer Personas 
• Defining and Tailoring to the Ideal Buyer Persona 
• Conducting Market Analysis and Understanding Buyer Motivations  
• Valuing and Positioning the Business for Sale
• Preparing for Buyer Due Diligence and Final Negotiations

The Art of the Deal: Exploring Types of Business Sales 

From ESOPs to Mergers – What Suits Your Business Best?

 

• Asset Sale vs. Stock Purchase Sale
• Mergers, Acquisitions, and Buy-outs - Understanding Your Options
• Navigating Different Business Sale Approaches  
• Exploring Alternative Strategies in Business Sales
• Understanding Valuation Across Different Sale Types

 

Financing the Future: Navigating Seller Financing and

Earnouts  

Creative Financing Solutions for Smooth Business Transitions 

• Understanding Seller Financing and Earnouts
• Benefits of Seller Financing for Seller and Buyer
• Crafting Win-Win Seller Financing Deals  
• Understanding Earnouts and Their Structure for Rewarding Partnerships
• Risks and Mitigation Strategies in Seller Financing and Earnouts

Financing the Future: Navigating Seller Financing and

Earnouts  

Creative Financing Solutions for Smooth Business Transitions 

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Books & Credibility: Maintaining Records That Attract

Serious Buyers 

The Importance of Transparent Bookkeeping in Business Sales 

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The Buyer's Lens: What Turns Off Potential Buyers and How to Avoid It

Inside the Mind of the Buyer – Avoiding Deal Breakers

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Marketing Your Exit: How to Package Your Business for

Maximum Appeal 

Crafting the Story That Sells Your Business

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Navigating Negotiations: Techniques for a Successful Sale 

Effective Communication and Bargaining Strategies for Small Business Owners

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Due Diligence: Preparing for the Buyer's Scrutiny  

What to Expect and How to Satisfy Due Diligence Requirements

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The Legalities of Leaving: Understanding Contracts and

 Agreements  

Ensuring a Smooth Legal Transition When Exiting Your Business

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Life After Sale: Planning Your Next Chapter Post-Business

Exit

Personal and Financial Planning for Life Beyond Business Ownership

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