Question 1

When should I start planning for my business exit?

Accepted Answer

The ideal window is 24 months before you intend to sell. This provides enough time to identify 'deal killers,' professionalize your financial reporting, diversify your customer base, and demonstrate a track record of consistent performance. Starting later often means leaving significant money on the table or entering the market with avoidable risks still on your books.

Question 2

What is an Exit Readiness Assessment?

Accepted Answer

Wiseridge's Exit Readiness Assessment ($5,000) is a comprehensive audit from a buyer's perspective. We evaluate your financials, customer concentration risk, and market positioning. You receive a detailed report identifying 'Value Levers' (areas that will increase your price) and 'Deal Killers' (risks that will cause buyers to walk away), along with a prioritized action plan.

Question 3

How do you help increase the value of my business?

Accepted Answer

We focus on the 'Multiple' — the factor a buyer multiplies your profit by to determine price. We increase this multiple by: 1) Ensuring financials are accrual-based and audit-ready, 2) Diversifying your customer base to reduce concentration risk, 3) Clarifying your market positioning and competitive advantages, and 4) Identifying and addressing financial gaps that erode buyer confidence.

Question 4

How much does exit prep cost?

Accepted Answer

After the initial $5,000 assessment, ongoing exit preparation retainers start at $4,000 per month. This provides fractional CFO and CMO expertise focused exclusively on executing your readiness plan — strengthening financials, improving market positioning, and building a customer diversification strategy.

Question 5

Does Wiseridge act as a business broker?

Accepted Answer

No. We are not brokers or investment bankers. Our role is to prepare your business financially and strategically so that when you do engage a broker, you command a higher valuation and a smoother due diligence process. We can help you understand when the timing is right to bring in a broker, but we do not manage that relationship on your behalf.

Question 6

What risks do you help identify before a sale?

Accepted Answer

We focus on the financial and market risks that cause buyers to discount their offer or walk away entirely. These include customer concentration (too much revenue from one client), inconsistent or cash-basis financials, weak market positioning, and revenue quality issues. Our assessment surfaces these risks early so you have time to address them before going to market.

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