
What Buyers Look For In A Business – And How To Prepare
What buyers look for in a business and how to prepare comes down to transparent figures, consistent growth, and seamless daily operation. Buyers care about

What buyers look for in a business and how to prepare comes down to transparent figures, consistent growth, and seamless daily operation. Buyers care about

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 gain by starting business exit planning sooner rather than later — it provides you time to increase value, mitigate risk, and align
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.


