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Category: Exit Planning & Business Owners

What Gets a Business Past Private Equity Buyer’s First Look

Private equity firms screen out most opportunities before a first meeting is ever scheduled. That decision happens quietly, well before any conversation about price or terms, and it’s shaped by a narrow set of criteria many business owners never see spelled out. What gets a business past that first screen

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Building a Business That Runs Without You

If you disappeared for six months, would your business still be worth what you think it is worth. Most business owners have never really tested the answer. Buyers have a name for this, key person risk, and it surfaces in nearly every due diligence process in one form or another.

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Updating the Plan When Life Moves Forward

There is a natural tendency to think of a financial plan as something that gets created once and then followed over time. In reality, the most effective plans are not static. They evolve as life changes, sometimes gradually and sometimes all at once. What matters is not simply having a

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Why Similar Businesses Often Sell for Very Different Prices

Many business owners understandably focus on revenue and profitability when thinking about valuation. Financial performance is a critical starting point for buyers. At the same time, it is rarely the only factor considered. In practice, two businesses operating in the same industry with similar revenue and similar earnings can still

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When the Business Is Working, but the Future Feels Unclear

At some point, most business owners begin to sense that the future will not look exactly like the present. Nothing may be wrong. The business may be performing extremely well. Yet there is an awareness that the role, the responsibility, or the ownership itself will eventually change. For many owners,

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Are You Financially Prepared for a Liquidity Event?

A liquidity event most often is a defining financial milestone. But with that opportunity comes complexity. At Gryphon Financial Partners, we specialize in helping clients navigate the unique challenges and opportunities that come with significant financial transitions. Whether you are a business owner planning an exit, a corporate executive exercising

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Why Now Is the Time to Get Serious About Succession Planning

For many business owners, the company is more than just an asset, it is a legacy built over decades of hard work, risk-taking, and perseverance. Yet despite this deep connection, most owners delay creating a formal succession plan. That hesitation can be costly. According to the Exit Planning Institute, nearly

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Common Mistakes Owners Make When Exiting Their Business

For many business owners, selling a company is more than a transaction. It is a once-in-a-lifetime event that could define their financial future. Yet too often, owners enter this critical phase unprepared, leaving value on the table or exposing themselves to unnecessary risk. Here are some of the most common

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Four Essential Steps to Take Before Selling Your Company

Selling a business isn’t just a transaction, it is a major milestone that requires thoughtful planning, strategic preparation, and the right team of advisors by your side. Whether you’re looking to exit in the near future or simply want to be ready for when the time comes, laying the groundwork

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The Importance of Planning Your Exit Strategy Now

We have had the privilege of working with many business owner clients. We feel we bring an uncommon level of experience with the financial and personal elements unique to the sale of a business. Our first piece of advice usually is – Start your exit planning today. As we all

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