Am I emotionally and financially ready to exit my business?
The two readiness tests every manufacturing owner should pass before going to market — and how to know honestly where you stand.
Practical, confidential guidance from the Business Exit Clarity team for Western Cape manufacturers planning their next chapter.
The two readiness tests every manufacturing owner should pass before going to market — and how to know honestly where you stand.
The honest answer from a broker's desk: usually two to three years before you think. The three-star test that separates premium exits from discounted ones.
EBITDA multiples are only half the story. Buyer premiums come from customer concentration, plant condition, and how much of the business runs without the owner.
A leaked sale can cost you key staff, customers and 20% off your final price. Inside the NDA-first process that keeps your identity protected until the right buyer is qualified.