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Exit Strategies & Business Sale Planning
Summary
Plan for the future by learning how to prepare your business for acquisition, merger, or sale. This course covers valuation, due diligence, legal preparation, and exit timing. You’ll understand how to structure deals, negotiate terms, and ensure smooth transitions for teams and customers. Real-life founder stories shed light on emotional and strategic factors during exits. The course is ideal for founders and business owners considering an eventual exit and looking to maximize business value while aligning outcomes with long-term personal and professional goals.
Description
This course provides a structured approach to planning a successful business exit, whether through acquisition, merger, IPO, or business handover. Learners begin by exploring why exit strategies matter from day one and how they impact funding, valuation, and operations. The course outlines different exit options and the steps required to prepare for each, including financial documentation, legal compliance, succession planning, and negotiation readiness. Topics such as business valuation, buyer targeting, and due diligence are explained in detail. Learners study real exit scenarios — both successful and unsuccessful — and gain insights into how timing, team structure, and external factors influence outcomes. The emotional and cultural aspects of exiting a business are also addressed, especially for founders transitioning out of leadership. By the end, participants will be able to choose the right exit path, create a preparation checklist, and maximize the value of their business at the point of transition. This course is essential for any entrepreneur planning long-term sustainability and legacy.
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