How Buyers Really See Your Business (And What They Won’t Tell You)
Business owners see years of hard work and loyalty to their team and customers. Buyers see cash flow, risk, and growth potential. Discover…
Trevor Stevenson-Platt
The Hidden Trap of the “Average” Exit
Most business owners approach selling their company thinking, “I’ll get what the market says it’s worth.” They believe valuations sit…
Selling Your Business: Why 75% Regret It and How to Be in the 25% Who Don’t
Sellling your business is supposed to feel like freedom. The big payday. The clean slate. The “you’ve made it” moment.
Wealth Isn’t Built While You Run Your Business. It’s Unlocked When You Exit
In the world of entrepreneurship, one truth is often overlooked: wealth isn’t truly created while you’re running your business. It’s…
Beyond the Deal: Why You Need an Exit Planner, Not Just a Broker
When it comes to selling your business, the corporate finance world is all too ready to swoop in.
Stuck with an Unsellable Business: The Emotional Toll and the Hard Truths
Stuck with an Unsellable Business: The Emotional Toll and the Hard Truths
What’s Your ‘Enough’? How Knowing the Answer Can Change Your Life
Imagine standing on the edge of selling your business, uncertain about the price you truly need. It’s like setting off on a journey without…
Only 20% of SMEs Find Buyers — a Simple Change That Boosts Your Odds
If you’re like most business owners, you’ve poured countless early mornings, late nights, and endless energy into growing your company…
Thriving Without You: The Key to a Business Sale
What would happen if you stepped away from your business tomorrow? Would it keep running smoothly, or would everything quickly start to…
“Do It While You Can”: My Mum’s Wisdom of Not Waiting
My mum has always shared simple truths wrapped in profound wisdom. Her favourite is just five words long:
How Smart Business Owners Leverage Intellectual Property to Maximise Their Sale Price
When selling your small business, intellectual property (IP) is more than just legal jargon — it’s the hidden goldmine that can…
Succession Planning Mistakes: Why 70% of Family Businesses Don’t Survive — and How Yours Can
As Elon Musk once joked, “Succession is one of the toughest age-old problems. It’s plagued countries, kings, prime ministers, and CEOs…