Acquire Before You Exit: A Practical Guide for Strategic Growth, Improved Business Valuation, and Maximizing Your SMB’s Exit Price Through Mergers and Acquisitions

by Ed Gehres Jr.

Want to get the best deal when you decide it's time to sell your business? Then there's only one strategy you need!

Discover the ultimate guide to leveraging acquisitions for a lucrative exit strategy. This comprehensive guide offers expert advice and practical tools to enhance your business's value and secure a top-dollar sale. Learn to navigate the acquisition process efficiently, develop effective deal strategies, and assemble a formidable team for explosive growth.

Crucial considerations for setting up the acquisition process correctly from Day 1. The secret to targeting businesses that will significantly increase your value. How to build Plan B into your Plan A – ensuring flexibility in your strategy. The art of leveraging brokers as the superpower of your acquisition journey. What “business catnip” is and integrating it into your plan to attract top buyers. Acquisition is an art that, when mastered, can lead to selling your business for big money. This guide is your first step towards mastering that art and preparing your business for a sale that exceeds your expectations.

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Published May 13, 2024

Reviews

[Ella English · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is perfect for small and medium-sized business owners looking to maximize their company's value before cashing out. Unlike other business books, this one is a game changer because it focuses on using strategic acquisitions to supercharge your exit strategy. I loved how the author used cooking analogies to explain complex financial deals and stressed the importance of careful integration planning, making the complicated world of mergers and acquisitions easy to understand. Packed with real-life examples and clear, step-by-step processes, this book is a must-have for entrepreneurs ready to boost their business value and become savvy sellers. If you're serious about exit planning, this book is for you.

[Olivia Holt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible resource with sample documents and all!

Finishing this book was both an enlightening and empowering experience. The deal document list was particularly impressive, offering a comprehensive guide that I found incredibly practical and insightful. The chapter on maintaining your acquisition momentum truly stood out, providing invaluable strategies for keeping the pace and focus post-acquisition. These elements not only enhanced my understanding but also my appreciation for the nuanced art of successful acquisitions.

[Bill Conrad · Rating 5 out of 5]

I downloaded Acquire Before You Exit by Ed Gehres to help me improve my business mindset. This book is a game-changer for small business owners, offering a practical guide to maximizing company value before selling. With clear insights and real-world examples, it blends theory with actionable strategies, making it accessible to entrepreneurs at any stage. The book’s engaging style and the author’s expertise provide a roadmap for confident decision-making in navigating the complexities of mergers and acquisitions.

[Vaniebabe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource!

This book presents a comprehensive roadmap for small and medium-sized businesses seeking to leverage mergers and acquisitions to achieve strategic growth and enhance their valuation! This also delivers its promise, providing readers with a treasure trove of practical wisdom and actionable insights. Great resource!

[Peter Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

know your worth prior to selling

This book is an organized strategic guide to help businesses transition ownership. Very insightful on what you should think about prior to selling Or partnering with companies. If you want a game plan to get ready to sell a business this book is for you .