Many Canadian business owners wait until a buyer appears before thinking about exit preparation. By then, it’s often too late to address tax planning, financial reporting issues, and diligence risks that can affect valuation or derail a transaction.

This guide outlines a practical 12-month exit readiness plan for founders preparing to sell a business in Canada, including tax considerations, financial cleanup, Quality of Earnings preparation, and what buyers look for in due diligence.

In this in-depth blog post we cover:

  • Why Exit Readiness Matters

  • A 12-Month Exit Readiness Timeline

  • Quality of Earnings Preparation

  • Tax Planning Measures

  • Preparing for Buyer Due Diligence

  • …and more!

Let’s dive in!

Power to you,

Think Team 🙏

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