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Exit Planning
You've built it, now what?
Whether you’re considering retirement, a sale, succession, or simply want to understand what the business would be worth to a buyer, Fjordwake helps you evaluate where the company stands today and what should be strengthened before you make a major decision.
You don't have to be leaving tomorrow to get ready.
Whether you plan to sell the business, pass it to family, transition leadership to someone inside the company, or simply want the option to step away someday, the business has to be able to function without depending entirely on you.
A successful transition requires more than revenue and profitability. Financial information, operating systems, management responsibilities, customer relationships, institutional knowledge, and decision-making all need to survive the handoff.
You may be months from a transition or years away. Understanding what transfers cleanly—and what still depends on you—gives you time to strengthen the business before the handoff becomes urgent.
Preparing for What's Next
Seller's Readiness Package (SRP)
Acquisition Readiness Diagnostic (ARD)
Acquisition Readiness Diagnostic (ARD)
The Seller's Readiness Package (SRP) is a document-preparation engagement that organizes the financial, operational, organizational, and supporting records a broker or potential buyer is likely to request. Fjordwake structures the available information into a clear, indexed package, identifies missing or incomplete documentation, and help
The Seller's Readiness Package (SRP) is a document-preparation engagement that organizes the financial, operational, organizational, and supporting records a broker or potential buyer is likely to request. Fjordwake structures the available information into a clear, indexed package, identifies missing or incomplete documentation, and helps the owner present the business in a more organized and diligence-ready way.
That can include things like:
- financial statements and supporting records
- organizational charts and role descriptions
- SOPs and operating documentation
- HR and employee information
- KPI history
- corporate and legal records
- other buyer-requested information
Acquisition Readiness Diagnostic (ARD)
Acquisition Readiness Diagnostic (ARD)
Acquisition Readiness Diagnostic (ARD)
The Acquisition Readiness Diagnostic (ARD) is a focused assessment designed to evaluate how prepared a business is for a potential sale or acquisition process. Fjordwake reviews the company from a buyer’s perspective to identify the operational, financial, management, documentation, and owner-dependence factors that could affect buyer con
The Acquisition Readiness Diagnostic (ARD) is a focused assessment designed to evaluate how prepared a business is for a potential sale or acquisition process. Fjordwake reviews the company from a buyer’s perspective to identify the operational, financial, management, documentation, and owner-dependence factors that could affect buyer confidence, deal structure, valuation, or transaction risk.
The deliverable is a concise readiness report that explains
- where the business is strong
- where a buyer is likely to have concerns
- which issues could materially affect a transaction
- and what should be addressed before going to market
It is intended to give ownership a clearer view of how the business may be perceived in diligence and what steps could improve transferability and sale readiness.