For the vast majority of entrepreneurs, the bulk of their wealth over 80% on average is tied up in a very illiquid asset: their company.
The right way to go to market is to begin with the end in mind. How much do you actually need in order to be able to sell? How much is the company actually worth now? If you have more than you need—great! If not... well then we know that there is more work to be done.
Selling a company, if done right, isn’t an overnight success story. It requires a great deal of nitty-gritty work often accomplished over a number of years to realize the returns on your hard work. It starts with knowing where you are and where you need to be.
If you are going to exit, then you need to know your Point A (the current value of your company) and Point B (how much you need to retire) in order to craft an efficient plan to get there.
Timing is Everything. Learn how to identify problem areas, create a plan to drive value and prioritize against your ideal timeline.
Dig into data with some case studies about how Quantive helps businesses grow value, with hard figures to back it up.
The Value Bridge is a concept that helps us visualize the impact of improvements in certain areas on enterprise value.
We’ve worked with thousands of companies, and it’s continually surprising how many go to market without knowing these essential elements. You literally cannot create a viable plan towards an exit without a solid understanding of your current operating environment.
To go to market you need to be able to answer these 4 questions:
What is the Company Worth Today?
What Could it be Worth?
How Attractive is it to the Market?
How Ready is it for a Transaction?
Discover strategies to grow business value to exit on your terms.