Exit Readiness
The ERA+ Assessment
ERA+ helps owners and buyers see a business the way a serious counterparty will.
Overview
What ERA+ is — and what it isn’t
ERA+ is a structured diagnostic that surfaces risk, cash-flow reality, and readiness gaps before you enter a transaction process.
It is not a valuation. It is not a sales pitch. It is decision-grade clarity designed to help you choose the right path forward.
Scope
What ERA+ Examines
Cash-Flow Reality
What’s sustainable? What’s dependent on the owner? What will a buyer discount or challenge?
Risk Concentration
Customer dependency, supplier risk, key-person exposure, and operational continuity.
Deal Friction
Documentation gaps, financing challenges, and structural issues that delay or kill deals.
Deliverables
What You Receive
Risk flags and readiness profile
Priority issues that need attention
Directional value considerations tied to risk
Clear next steps: prepare, proceed, renegotiate, or walk
No hype. No inflated numbers. Just clarity.
Audience
Who ERA+ Is For
Owners
Preparing to sell in 6–24 months, or evaluating an offer now
Buyers
Evaluating a target, underwriting an acquisition, or reviewing an LOI
Advisors
Who want a structured pre-market readiness product for clients
Important: ERA+ provides analysis and directional insights to support decision-making. It is not a formal valuation, fairness opinion, legal opinion, or tax advice. Any transaction decisions should be made with qualified professional advice as appropriate.
FAQ
Common Questions About Exit Readiness
What is exit readiness?
Exit readiness is the state of preparedness a business needs before entering a sale process. It encompasses financial documentation, operational independence from the owner, legal compliance, market positioning, and team stability.
What does the Exit Readiness Assessment cover?
The assessment examines five key areas: financial readiness, operational independence, legal and compliance standing, market positioning, and team strength. The deliverable is a written diagnostic with prioritized action items.
How much is my business worth?
Business value depends on multiple factors including revenue quality, customer concentration, cash flow stability, growth trajectory, operational dependencies, and market conditions. A proper valuation uses multiple methodologies to arrive at a defensible range.
Is the assessment a valuation?
No. The Exit Readiness Assessment provides analysis and directional insights to support decision-making. It is not a formal valuation, fairness opinion, legal opinion, or tax advice. It is decision-grade clarity.