Your Exit Preparation SCORE

  • Your Exit Preparation SCORE

    80% of businesses listed for sale never sell. The uncomfortable truth? Most were never sellable in the first place. If you tried to sell your business tomorrow would anyone actually buy it, or just politely walk away? Let's see how your business scores.

  • Part 1 - A Few Questions Before We Start (3 minutes)

    The Business Exit Readiness Score has two parts, it's really simple and will take about 5-6 minutes to complete in full. Don't forget to press the "Submit" button at the end.

  • The Business Exit Readiness Score follows these initial 14 questions. This first part allows us to get a better understanding of your exit plans and how best we can guide you.

    There are 14 questions in this part, and it will take less than 3 minutes to complete.

    The Business Exit Readiness Score has 10 questions and will take a further 2-3 minutes to complete.

  • Q1. Which of the following options have you considered as routes to exit your business
  • Q2: Have you calculated the minimum number (sale value) you would need to exit your business with no financial regrets*
  • Q3: Have you had your business professionally and accurately valued in the last two years. This valuation would included IP, Assets and Property where applicable.*
  • Q4: If the answer to Q3 was "YES" - does this valuation meet or exceed your answer to Q2 in relation to the amount you need to exit with no financial regrets*
  • Q5: When exiting a business there will always be a transition period to allow a smooth and professional handover to the new owners. It's important this is agreed EARLY and not left until the end where it could potentially be a "deal breaker". From the list below tick all the options that you WOULD consider.*

  • Part Two - Your Business Exit Readiness Score - Score Out of 100.

    Let's now see how ready your business is to sell. The following 10 questions simply ask for answer A, B,C or D. At the end of the question bank you'll see your score, this will indicate your business READINESS and allow you to select an option to proceed.
  • Question 1 - If you stepped out of the business for 4 weeks, what would happen?*
  • Question 2 - How consistent has your profit been over the last 2–3 years?*
  • Question 3 - How confident are you that your accounts clearly show the true performance of the business?*
  • Question 4 - How much of your turnover comes from your biggest customer?*
  • Question 5 - How much of your income is recurring, repeat, or predictable?*
  • Question 6 - How well documented are your key systems and processes?*
  • Question 7 - How reliant is the business on one or two key people, including you?*
  • Question 8 - Could you explain to a buyer clearly and accurately where future growth would come from - and prove it?*
  • Question 9 - How confident are you that there are no major legal, compliance, contract, or operational issues likely to spook a buyer?*
  • Question 10 - When are you most likely to want the option to sell?*

  • Great You Now Have Your SCORE. What Does That Mean?

  • 0–39: Not Sale Ready
    The business is likely too risky, too owner-dependent, too unclear, or too fragile to attract a strong buyer outcome today.

    40–59: Early Stage / Vulnerable
    There is something here, but a buyer would likely see material weaknesses, negotiation points, or reasons to reduce value.

    60–79: Progressing, But Gaps Remain
    The business has some strong foundations, but it is not fully protected. The right improvements could materially strengthen value and saleability.

    80–100: Strong Foundations, But Still Needs Review
    The business appears to have many of the qualities buyers want, but every exit still needs proper review, evidence, and preparation.

  • What's Next? How We Can REALLY Help

    You now have a few options that will allow you to really progress with your exit planning. There is no charge for any of this, and they entirely optional.
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