
How A Fractional CFO Can Help You Grow Or Exit Your Business
Key Takeaways By bringing on a fractional CFO, you gain access to top-tier financial expertise and advice, without the overhead and commitment of hiring a

Key Takeaways By bringing on a fractional CFO, you gain access to top-tier financial expertise and advice, without the overhead and commitment of hiring a

Key Takeaways They are not the same, and you should treat succession planning and exit planning as two separate but equally important endeavors in preserving

Key Takeaways Consider your financial preparedness, your business valuation, your succession plan, and your timeline control in order to establish a solid exit strategy foundation.

Key Takeaways You’ll thank yourself for beginning your exit early — it will enable you to maximize the value of your business, align your exit

Key Takeaways Exit planning services are for you if you’re a business owner pondering a change — no matter the size or structure of your

Key Takeaways Proactive exit strategy planning increases your business’s value by attracting better buyers and giving you more leverage in negotiations, especially in the competitive

Key Takeaways Developing an exit strategy from the beginning puts you in the driver’s seat to decide what happens. It better prepares you to handle

Key Takeaways Developing an exit plan—preferably several years in advance—will help you control how you exit your business. Don’t wait, and don’t make exit planning

Key Takeaways Gauge your life objectives and economic indicators. From there, study the market conditions to determine whether it’s the opportune time to sell your

Key Takeaways Early exit planning is essential for California entrepreneurs to maximize business value, attract buyers, and safeguard their financial future in a highly competitive
With 27 years of experience, Joel S. Smith, CPA helps business owners make sense of their finances and drive profitability. A UC Berkeley grad with a Master’s in Taxation, he’s a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Joel has worked across industries like real estate, construction, and professional services. As a member of the CFO Project, he provides business owners with the clarity and strategy they need to grow.


