developing an exit strategy for an established small business

• Table of Contents

Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION

•   - Background on John's Hardware   - Goals of developing an exit strategy   - Scope and limitations of the project

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

• Evaluating Exit Options   - Selling to employees (ESOP)   - Selling to an outside buyer   - Closing the business

Chapter THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

• Valuing the Business   - Historical financial analysis   - Projected financial statements   - Determining fair market value

Chapter FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

• Developing an Exit Strategy   - Recommended exit option   - Transition timeline   - Succession planning

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• Implementation Plan   - Marketing the business for sale   - Negotiating sale terms   - Managing the transition process