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It is not a matter of "if"... It is truly a matter of "how" and "when". Let's get in front of the inevitable, together. Let's discover your ideal exit scenario e.g. succession to a family member, sale to a Private Equity fund or larger Competitor, etc. and ensure every move you are making is getting you closer to that reality; the further in advance the better. Let's begin with the end in mind. http://ow.ly/RkM3309Aph1

"Every battle is won or lost before it is ever fought" - Sun Tzu It is true, when you stay ready, you will never have to "get ready". Let's prepare now, for the inevitable. Let's begin with the end in mind. http://ow.ly/42fz309AoUr

A very common income tax strategy for business owners is to "overstate their expenses" to reduce their income taxes... Unfortunately, the primary way prospective buyers will verify your financial statements is to crosscheck them with your income tax returns... Oops. Fortunately, we can help. Let's begin with the end in mind! http://ow.ly/FkWm309Aokf

In the case study below, you'll see how an exit plan showed Roger how to receive $1.9 million more in after-tax proceeds than he expected based on his prior efforts. The deal was closed within 18 months from start to finish. Roger received $7.2 million for his company at closing. He netted $5,600,000 after taxes. In total, the combined cost of the exit planning and the investment banking process was $350,000. Even when you include the investment banking success fee, Roger received 5.5 to 1 return on his money in less than 18 months. http://ow.ly/VUbL309AnRC

Before we go to market to sale your business, our advisory network of tax specialists, CPAs with extensive M&A experience, etc. will strategically weigh in and ensure your final tax liability has been reduced as much as possible. Let's begin with the end in mind! http://ow.ly/fzLY309Anlr

The top 3 reasons for deals not closing are valuation gap (40%), unreasonable seller or buyer demand (21%), and lack of capital to finance (9%). All of these pitfalls can be avoided by teaming up with smart M&A Advisors. Let's begin with the end in mind! http://ow.ly/syBM309AmX3

By preparing for the inevitable exit, you intelligently avoid these harsh outcomes and instead realize your most ideal exit scenario. Let's begin with the end in mind! http://ow.ly/mqGu309Amk5

Ready or not, we will all exit our Business, eventually... If we start planning now, we can identify your most ideal scenario and govern ourselves accordingly. Let's get in front of the inevitable, together. http://ow.ly/BoW7309zKUQ

When you Fail to Plan, you are essentially Planning to Fail... Let's get in front of the inevitable together and plan your most ideal exit scenario, years in advance. http://ow.ly/5KJA309zK8V

Happy #InternationalWomensDay !!!!! Beautiful new installment by State Street! We definitely need more Women on the board of our companies. Beautiful and artistic way to get the message across! http://www.businessinsider.com/stage-street-global-advisors

80% of Business Owners have 90% of their Net Worth tied in their business, not their home... As it is, you should have more than an "idea" of what your business is worth. Reach out for a complimentary, yet formal business valuation. http://ow.ly/jKeO309zJDq

"The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him" - Niccolo Machiavelli Who's holding you accountable to achieving your short and long-term goals? Reach out, let's discuss your team. http://ow.ly/mFZk309zJqr