As someone who has founded and led businesses myself, I know that planning your exit is more than a financial transaction.
It is a profound personal journey.
The question is not just “what’s it worth?” but “what’s next for me?”
Founders understand and acknowledge the importance of planning their business exit but fail to take action.
Why is this?
It is often a combination of deep emotional attachment to their business, fear of losing their personal identity and a sense of being overwhelmed by the complexity of the process.
Without a formal succession plan, 61% of UK businesses fail to transition successfully. Risking a founder’s legacy and financial future.
74% of UK businesses have < 10 employees. The founder is central to how the business runs. Personal and business identity are deeply intertwined.
One Million UK businesses need to change hands by 2030 due to retirement. The question is not if they will exit, but when and how?
I work alongside your trusted advisors(accountant, solicitor or IFA) who handle the legal and financial areas.
I focus on the human side of “letting go” drawing on my own experience as a business founder, leader and college governor.
