How Ready Are You to Sell Your Business?
Answer 8 quick questions and get a free 0–100 readiness score with a personalized checklist to sell faster — and for more money.
Start the QuizWhat Your Score Means
Every score tier maps to a clear next step. Most owners close the gap in 30–60 days.
Exit-Ready
Strong financials, diversified customers, a trained team. You can list immediately and command a premium.
Strong Position
One or two gaps — usually documentation or customer concentration. Resolve them and you unlock maximum multiple.
Getting There
Buyers will discount your price for operational and documentation gaps. Our checklist shows exactly what to fix first.
Early Stage
Not ready to sell today — but the difference between a fire-sale and a premium exit is preparation. Start with financials and valuation.
Why Prepared Sellers Win
Preparation is the single biggest driver of sale price — not the business itself.
Higher Multiple
Vetted financials and documented operations typically add 1–2x EBITDA to your asking multiple.
Faster Sale
Buyers move first on listings that feel turnkey. Prepared businesses sell in months, not years.
Fewer Concessions
Clean books and contracts mean fewer renegotiations, fewer contingencies, and a cleaner close.
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The 8 Readiness Questions
What the quiz measures — and why each factor moves your sale price.
01 How organized are your business financials for a buyer review?
Buyers evaluate this as part of due diligence. The strongest answer — Audited or accountant-reviewed statements for 3+ years — signals a low-risk acquisition and directly supports your asking price.
02 Have you had your business professionally valued?
Buyers evaluate this as part of due diligence. The strongest answer — Yes, within the last 12 months — signals a low-risk acquisition and directly supports your asking price.
03 How do your tax returns compare with your actual financials?
Buyers evaluate this as part of due diligence. The strongest answer — They match my true net income closely — signals a low-risk acquisition and directly supports your asking price.
04 How documented are your day-to-day operations?
Buyers evaluate this as part of due diligence. The strongest answer — Standard operating procedures for every main task — signals a low-risk acquisition and directly supports your asking price.
05 How dependent is the business on you personally?
Buyers evaluate this as part of due diligence. The strongest answer — A trained team runs the business without me — signals a low-risk acquisition and directly supports your asking price.
06 How concentrated are your customers and sales channels?
Buyers evaluate this as part of due diligence. The strongest answer — Diversified: no customer over 10% and multiple channels — signals a low-risk acquisition and directly supports your asking price.
07 Is your legal and entity documentation buyer-ready?
Buyers evaluate this as part of due diligence. The strongest answer — Entity, contracts, leases, and licenses all current — signals a low-risk acquisition and directly supports your asking price.
08 How flexible is your timeline and deal structure?
Buyers evaluate this as part of due diligence. The strongest answer — Flexible timeline, open to seller financing if needed — signals a low-risk acquisition and directly supports your asking price.