Exit Your Business
the Right Way
No chaos.
No shortcuts.
Just a clear, confident path forward - built for your business and your goals.
You've built something great. Now it's time to step away - without regret.
Most business owners don't have an exit plan until they're forced to figure it out under pressure. Whether you're retiring or just ready for a change, how you exit affects your legacy, finances, and team. I help you make that exit clean, profitable, and dignified.
What Exit Planning Actually Looks Like
- Evaluate your business from all angles - operations, financials, assets, and market value
- Improve financial reporting, margins, and client mix to attract stronger buyers
- Optimize operations by documenting SOPs, roles, and responsibilities
- Upgrade your website and online presence to boost credibility and visibility
- Develop and execute a marketing plan to grow revenue before the sale
- Explore new markets or service lines using your existing assets
- Track growth progress and revisit valuation to show improvement
- Prepare clean, professional sales packet (and coordinate with a broker if needed)
- Maintain performance during the sale process - no drop-offs or surprises
- Support negotiation, buyer transition, and post-sale handoff
Is This for You?
Most business owners don't have an exit plan - until they're forced to figure one out fast. Whether you're looking ahead to retirement or dealing with unexpected changes, how you exit your business will impact your legacy, your finances, and your team.
At Strategic Horizons Consulting, I work directly with small to mid-sized business owners to build practical, step-by-step exit strategies. No corporate buzzwords. No plug-and-play templates. Just honest guidance, structured execution, and a plan built around your business - no someone else's idea of it.
This service is designed for business owners who are:
- Planning to retire in the next 1-5 years
- Burned out and want a clear path out
- Worried your business can't run without you
- Unsure what your business is actually worth
- Determined to exit the right way - not just shut the doors and walk away
What to Expect When We Work Together
Exit Planning isn't a one-size-fits all checklist - it's a process. My engagements are structured as monthly retainers, calculated as 5% of your business's estimated value before we start. That total is then divided by the number of months in the engagement - anywhere from 1 to 5 years.
Foundation and Valuation
In this stage, we're going to dig into your current situation. Who you are, what you do, how you do it, who your customers are, how profitable you are, and look for every opportunity to improve.
Growth and Engagement
In this stage, we're going to begin organizing and improving all aspects of your business. We want it to be bigger and better with a strong future to attract the best buyers and get you the best deal.
Preparation for Sale
In this stage, we're going to make sure your financials are clean, get a certified valuation, prepare a professional sales packet, and find the right buyers.
Finalization and Transition
In this final stage, we're going to help through the negotiations, handoff planning, and ensuring a clean transition - for you, your buyer, and your staff.
You'll work directly with me - Ken Collins - not a junior consultant or outsourced team. I bring decades of experience in operations, workforce management, and real-world business execution. My approach is direct, adaptable, and always honest.
Let's Talk About What Comes Next
No pressure. No sales pitch. Just a real conversation about where you are now - and where you want to end up.