Kevin Harrington

80% of all businesses that are put up for sale never get sold

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There are 4 main reasons commonly attributed to this:

  • Lack of preparation
  • Poor financial reports
  • Owner reliance
  • Unrealistic price expectations

I guess there’s no great surprise there? Being part of the 80% is not compulsory, there are things you can do. Being part of the 20% needs planning and sometimes some help.

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Kevin Harrington is a Partner at Exit Factor UK, helping SME owners increase business value & build a rewarding, well-planned exit. Former CMO at BBC Worldwide.
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