This book is a collection of the most applicable tips and strategies for SME owners to consider when planning to exit from their SME business, these tips are not as applicable to larger corporations, nor are they a one-fit-all solution. The book is merely a guide, and it remains the responsibility of the SME owner to consider these tips and strategies and apply them where applicable to their business. Every business is unique, but no business is so unique that its owner can afford to ignore this book when planning to exit.
Whether buying or selling, retiring or acquiring, planning for these events cannot be done in a vacuum and it is the responsibility of the owners, investors and management to plan for these eventualities, irrespective of whether they are planning their exit for today or in a 100 years. The sooner the planning starts, the better the results will be and ultimately the smoother and more lucrative the end result. The unfortunate reality is that sometimes the need to exit is not by choice and often this form of exit is not planned for as no entrepreneur wants to acknowledge that his venture may fail. For these eventualities, this book is of crucial importance.
It’s only a failure if the choice to stop trying is not your own.
What some readers had to say about this book:
“I would highly recommend that all small to medium-sized business owners and entrepreneurs read this guide either before they start their business, or at least 3 years before they intend exiting their business, as this guide gives easy to understand advice and practical tips that could take away a whole lot of pain, disappointment and anxiety when a business owner is exiting a business.”
Darryl Fordham
Chief Executive Officer CA (SA) RA
This book is an essential guide for all business owners. Pat’s unique insights will transform your business.
Lynn Erasmus
Culture & Change Strategist.
This book will give any business owner a feeling of control over the fear of “what if all goes wrong” that most of us live with”
Juanita Vorster
Independent Business Advisor
Practical advice on how to achieve a controlled - and potentially lucrative - exit of your business.
Juanita Vorster
Independent Business Advisor
A must read for anyone about to embark on” getting out without” getting too bruised in the process.
Dr Bruce Berry
Manager: Business Support and recovery Unit
Development Bank of Southern Africa
A fresh breeze of knowledge and advice that can only be gathered through experience and understanding of the business world.
Cobus Kritzinger
Charted Accountant & Registered Auditor
Every business owner will benefit from reading this book as it provides easy explanations of the exit option available.
Allan Mundel
CEO
Charted Accountant SA