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Why take the assessment?
Our Exit Readiness Assessment covers four key areas to help you decide if now is the right time to sell. We start by clarifying your objectives: what a great outcome looks like for you, your team and your clients. Next, we provide indicative valuation parameters, based on current sales data and your goals, to show whether your target value is achievable. We then review your business across 14 key areas that buyers will scrutinise during due diligence, highlighting gaps before they become issues. Finally, we look at personal readiness: the timing, transition and life after sale. The assessment gives you the clarity to make an informed decision about your exit.
What you’ll get from the assessment
Our Exit Readiness Assessment shows you exactly where you stand, what needs attention, and how to strengthen your position before selling. You’ll walk away with clear insights, practical tools, and a plan tailored to your goals, not to mention:
- Business Consultation.
- Indicative Valuation.
- Business Readiness Report & Action Plan.
- Personal Readiness Assessment.
- Objectives Tracker.
What to Expect
You’ll walk away with a clear picture of where you are now, your options, a host of practical next steps and the confidence that you’re moving towards the right outcome for you, your team and your clients.
Ready to start your exit journey?
What sellers said about working with Melo
Their philosophy of "culture before cash" and genuine desire to make sure that business owners get the best possible fit and overall deal means I recommend them highly.
Vicki and the team provided first-class support when we were purchasing a business. They have a great ability to see the commerciality and be open in their dealings with clients. This is very welcome at what is a stressful time, whether you are selling or buying a business.”
My experience has been both a pleasure on a personal basis and a business note. They’ve provided me with a first-class professional service throughout, leading to the sale of my business. I’d encourage anyone in the same position to use their services, you won't be disappointed.
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