How Does Exit Planning Work for Small Business Owners?

By |2026-01-14T09:40:58+11:0014/01/2026|Categories: Blog, Exit plan, Exit Planning, Growth tools|Tags: , , , , , , |

Most small business owners don’t sit down one day and formally decide to start exit planning. It usually starts with a passing thought — maybe you’re feeling tired, maybe someone asks what the business is worth, or maybe you realise you don’t want to be doing this forever.If you run a small business, particularly in manufacturing or another hands-on industry, exit planning often feels like something for “later”. The problem is that it arrives later than expected. Unfortunately, poor health can deal a cruel blow to business aspirations. Before you know it, you want or need to retire, but it's [...] READ MORE

Ready to Retire from Your and sell Manufacturing Business?

By |2025-12-14T10:53:26+11:0012/12/2025|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , |

Are you a manufacturing business owner in your mid-50s to 70s wondering what the next stage of life looks like? Maybe the idea of slowing down sounds appealing, but the thought of selling your manufacturing business feels overwhelming or even a little scary. You’re not alone—many owners in the manufacturing sector reach this point and aren’t sure where to begin. The good news? A strong manufacturing business exit strategy can help you confidently prepare your business, maximise its value, and step into retirement on your terms. Gartly advisory specialiser as manufacturing accountants and can assist you. Who Are You—And When [...] READ MORE

Are you inadvertently sabotaging your small business?

By |2023-06-19T15:49:23+10:0019/06/2023|Categories: Blog, Business growth|Tags: , |

Sabotaging your business can happen in several ways. It's a silent killer of businesses for growth and success. It's like wood termites that infiltrates behind the framework of your home as a result when finally uncovered it results disastrously. Where on the surface, a business can look amazing. Sillly things people do can turn a business into a disaster. So are you quietly sabotaging your business? The other day I visited a modern-looking café. At the cafe the staff allocated me a table. However they failed to clean it resulting in us having to move the dirty dishes of ourselves. [...] READ MORE

Saying goodbye to my business is so sad

By |2023-06-14T02:07:49+10:0014/06/2023|Categories: Exit plan, Uncategorized|Tags: , |

Saying goodbye to a small business can be a challenging and tear-jerking time. Letting go of a dream is a huge thing to do. Am I doing the right thing or should I continue?. Unfortunately, self-doubt can overcome your decision-making. Starting a small business often involves a significant amount of passion and dedication. Saying goodbye to my business means acknowledging that the dream you once had for my business is ending. It can be challenging to accept that the goals you worked towards may not be achieved or life will be different on the flip side. Emotional attachment of saying [...] READ MORE

Your exit planning journey

By |2025-12-29T00:06:24+11:0020/02/2023|Categories: Blog, Exit plan|Tags: , , |

Exit Planning Starts Today: A Practical Guide for Small Business Owners Are you thinking about the future of your small business and wondering how to begin your exit planning journey? You’re not alone. Many small business owners delay exit planning because they’re unsure where to start or assume it’s something to deal with later. However, with the right guidance from an experienced exit planning and succession advisor accountant, you can create a clear plan that protects your legacy, maximises value, and ensures a smooth transition. A well-structured exit plan doesn’t just prepare you for selling or transitioning your business — [...] READ MORE

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