by John F Kettley | Aug 17, 2026 | Exit Strategy, Leadership, SMEs
One of the questions I’ve been asked more than any other over the years is, “What do you think my business is worth?” It’s usually followed by a conversation about turnover and how great their sales opportunity pipeline is (Next year will be our best year ever). They...
by John F Kettley | Aug 12, 2026 | Exit Strategy, Leadership, SMEs
Business owners often ask me what they should be doing if they want to sell their business in the next couple of years. It’s a sensible question, but I don’t think it’s the right place to start.The businesses that achieve the strongest outcomes are very rarely...
by John F Kettley | Jul 22, 2026 | Exit Strategy
When business owners hear the phrase exit planning, the conversation often starts in the wrong place. People think about valuations, tax planning, legal documents and negotiations. Those are all important, but they come much later than most people realise. Long before...
