by Stephen Pascarella | Feb 18, 2026 | Exit Planning
Selling to a Competitor May Increase Value—but Comes With Risks When considering your business exit strategy, one option that often generates both interest and hesitation is selling to a competitor. On the surface, it may seem like a natural fit—after all, they...
by Stephen Pascarella | Feb 4, 2026 | Exit Planning
When family is part of your business, planning an exit can become more complex—and more personal. Decisions aren’t just financial; they affect relationships, expectations, and long-standing family dynamics. Whether you’re considering passing the business to a family...
by Stephen Pascarella | Jan 21, 2026 | Exit Planning
Why Exit Planning is Also Succession Planning When business owners hear the term exit planning, many assume it’s only relevant when a sale is imminent. Similarly, succession planning is often thought of as a separate exercise focused solely on leadership replacement....
by Stephen Pascarella | Jan 7, 2026 | Exit Planning
Preserve Your Legacy: Exit Strategies That Honor Your Work As a new year begins, many business owners take time to reflect on where their business has been, where it’s going, and what they ultimately want it to stand for. While financial outcomes are often top of...
by Stephen Pascarella | Dec 3, 2025 | Exit Planning
When selling a business, one of the most important parts of the negotiation is determining how the buyer will pay for the purchase. While some sales are funded through bank loans or buyer capital, many small and mid-sized business transactions use seller financing to...
