Exit Strategy Options for Founder-Led Businesses
Founders must match their exit path to business readiness, not just to the highest price.
Renata Osei-Bonsu
Senior Contributing Editor
Renata Osei-Bonsu
Renata spent a decade as a sell-side M&A advisor at a regional investment bank before leaving to write full-time about the deals that shaped mid-market businesses. She covers the human and financial dimensions of founder exits with a focus on realistic deal timelines and advisor selection.
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Reducing Key-Person Risk Before an Exit
Buyers penalize founder dependency with lower valuations and earnout-heavy deals.
Renata Osei-Bonsu
Signs Your Business Is Ready to Sell Now
Timing matters less than whether your business can survive the buyer's scrutiny.
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When to Start Preparing to Sell Your Business
Starting early gives buyers confidence in your business's future earnings after you're gone.
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How to Value a Veterinary Practice Before Selling
Learn the EBITDA formula that determines what buyers will actually pay.
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Selling a Family Business Without Destroying It
Manage the family dynamics alongside the financial deal or risk losing both.
Renata Osei-Bonsu