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A short library of articles on exit planning and building business value, for owners who want to think it through before they talk it through.
Lifestyle Business or Value Creator? Building Something That Can Run Without You
Two very different things an owner can build, and why it's worth being honest about which one you actually have.
katiewasserstrom
1 min read
EBITDA and the Multiple: How Business Value Actually Gets Calculated
A plain-language breakdown of the formula behind most business valuations, and why your tax return usually understates what you're really worth.
katiewasserstrom
1 min read
Are You Ready? The Personal Side of a Business Transition
Why the owner's own readiness matters as much as the business's, and why it's worth thinking about long before you plan to leave.
katiewasserstrom
1 min read
The Four Intangible Capitals: What Actually Drives Business Value
Why roughly 80% of what a business is worth has nothing to do with last year's revenue.
katiewasserstrom
1 min read
Understanding Your Wealth Gap
Why "what is my business worth" is the wrong first question, and what to ask instead.
katiewasserstrom
1 min read


Understanding Your Exit Options: The Pros and Cons of How You Could Leave Your Business
A plain-language guide to the different ways you could leave your business, and what each path actually trades off.
katiewasserstrom
1 min read
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