Exit Planning: is it Necessary?



Valuable M&A Content: August 2017
An enormous amount of content is published on M&A.
This column will help you keep up with the best M&A articles on the web. Enjoy!

  1. Why You'll Get More Investors If You Plan an Exit Now

    2. By: John Boitnott, Inc. Magazine

    Just because you can't see a day when you won't be involved in your company doesn't mean you shouldn't plan for it now. In fact, you'll be more likely to generate investor interest.

    [Read more]


  2. The Entrepreneur's Guide: Best Practices In Exit-Planning

    3. By: John Brown, Forbes

    I don't care whether you sell your business to a third party or ESOP, or transfer it to your child, co-owner or key employee. I care a lot about whether you choose your exit path rather than your exit path choosing you.

    [Read more]

  3. Succession Planning and Exit-Strategies Are Too Important to Ignore

    4. By: Sean Ross, Financial Poise

    What is going to happen when you finally relinquish day-to-day control over your business? Are you going to sell it and live off the proceeds? Do you have a succession plan to ensure you can continue your legacy?

    [Read more]

  4. Ten Key Exit Planning Questions Every Business Owner Should Ask

    5. By: Gary Brooks, All Business

    If you own a business, one of the most important things you can do is to have a detailed Exit Plan in place. When the time comes to exit your business, an Exit Plan will ensure a smoother and more profitable transition.

    [Read more]

  5. Why You Need an Exit Strategy for Your Business

    6. By: Deborah Mitchell, Entrepreneur

    At the start of your venture, have a plan for how you want to exit or transition from the business. This will help you be clear in your focus, share a clear vision for your staff and navigate times when you are confused.

    [Read more]



Clayton Capital Partners (CCP) is one of the nation's top independent investment banking firms for the middle market, as reported by Thomson Financial, Mergerstat and Investment Dealers' Digest.


The reasons for our success are simple: We understand our clients' expectations and believe in exceeding them.


To contact Clayton Capital Partners, please call Kevin M. Short at (314)725-9939 x 525 or via email at kshort@claytoncapitalpartners.com