For Business Owners

Exit Planning & Business Transitions

At The Weddle Team, we know that transitioning your business is a major milestone.

Whether selling, retiring, or passing it on, we offer guidance and experience to help you plan for a smooth and well-thought-out transition.

By The Exit Planning Institute

The Value Acceleration Methodology™

A well-executed exit plan safeguards your financial future while preserving the legacy you’ve built. Our exit planning and business transition services happen in 3 steps:

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The Value Acceleration Methodology™ is a planning framework intended to help business owners explore strategies for aligning personal, financial, and enterprise goals. This methodology does not guarantee specific business outcomes or financial results. All business transition strategies involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and outcomes will vary based on individual circumstances. The information provided herein is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment or business advice. Advisory services are provided only through formal agreements with a registered investment adviser.

1

Discover

Assess enterprise value and conduct readiness assessments; create prioritized action plan.

2

Prepare

Conduct 90-day sprints designed to achieve business and personal / financial milestones.

3

Decide

  • Grow: Keep the business & move to advanced value acceleration
  • Exit: Initiate desired exit option

Maximizing Value & Minimizing Risk​

Tailored Exit Strategies for Business Owners

Exit Planning Process

Reduce Risk & Tax Exposure

A strategic approach can be used to address potential risks and tax considerations associated with ownership transfer.

Provide Expertise in Negotiation &
Deal Structuring

Guidance is available throughout the sale process, with an emphasis on evaluating terms and potential outcomes.

Support Long-Term Financial
& Estate Planning

Collaboration with legal and financial professionals offers insight into strategies for managing wealth and planning ahead.

Design Business Value Maximization Strategies

Financials, operations, and market positioning are reviewed to support valuation assessments.

Coordinate a Smooth Transition

In situations involving a third-party sale, family transition, or internal succession, planning efforts are tailored to reflect the priorities of the business owner.

KFAS and its representatives do not provide tax advice. Any discussion of tax matters on this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon for tax planning. Clients and website visitors are strongly encouraged to consult with a qualified tax professional regarding their specific tax situation.

Resources for Exit Planning

Blogs

Exit Planning: The Post-Exit Stage of Exit Planning.

We get a lot of questions about exit planning, and they generally fall into two categories: Pre-Exit and Post-Exit.

Blogs

Exit Planning: Pre-Exit Frequently Asked Questions.

Want to prepare your business for growth or exit in the next 2-10 years? Here are our answers to the top questions.

Blogs

Exit Planning: The 5 Types of Capital.

Too many family business owners think that Capital is only financial; there are five types of capital fundamental to exiting your business.

Blogs

Exit Planning: Don’t Leave Extra Cash on the Table When You Sell Your Business.

You could be leaving a ton of money on the table at a future exit by not having accurate numbers when you want to sell your business.

Blogs

Exit Planning: Experts Telling You to Stuff Money Into Your Retirement Plan.

If you’re a business owner looking to sell in the next 3-10 years, stuffing money into your retirement plan may be awful advise.

Blogs

Exit Planning: 10 Best Takeaways from Working with Owners on Their Transitions.

Here are 10 of my takeaways from working with owners on their business growth and exit planning transition.

Blogs

Exit Planning: 3 Ways to Prepare for Growth and Risk.

De-risking is one of the main things we preach when you begin exit planning; the same actions we take to grow our practice help us de-risk.

Blogs

Exit Planning: 4 Specific Freedoms that Exit Planning Gives to Grow your Business.

We are increasingly convinced that these Four freedoms must be front and center in your exit planning work.

Blogs

Exit Planning: Buying a Business When Something Doesn’t Smell Right.

Buying a business is hard enough. Buying a business without investigating your suspicions can be catastrophic.

Blogs

Exit Planning: 5 Wrong (but Easily Fixable) Assumptions Most People Make in Business Growth and Exit Planning.

Most business owners have assumptions about the successful sale of their business. The bad news is that these assumptions are often flawed.

Blogs

Exit Planning: Ensuring the Survival of Your Family Business – The P.I.E. Method.

Read about Gerard Gust's master class on how to prepare yourself, your heir, and your business for the next chapter.

Blogs

Exit Planning: Essential Insights for Selling Your Business.

Here are the top three lessons I've learned from the process of working with several businesses sell their companies.

Owners, entrepreneurs & enterprises

Who We Help

Business Owners Looking to Sell

Whether you’re ready to sell now or planning for the future, we help position your business for a successful sale.

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Entrepreneurs Seeking Succession Planning

We develop structured succession strategies to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

Entrepreneurs Seeking Succession Planning

Family-Owned Businesses

Navigating family dynamics in business succession requires careful planning—we help create a roadmap that benefits all stakeholders.

Companies Exploring Mergers & Acquisitions

 If you’re considering a merger, acquisition, or partnership, we provide advisory services to maximize value.

Companies Exploring Mergers & Acquisitions

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