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...
by Stephen Pascarella | Nov 11, 2025 | Exit Planning
Exiting your business is one of the most significant milestones in your professional journey—but it’s also the start of something new. Many owners find that after years of building and leading a company, they’re not quite ready to retire entirely. Instead, they look...
by Stephen Pascarella | Oct 25, 2025 | Exit Planning
When selling a business, one of the most commonly negotiated — and often misunderstood — deal terms is the earnout. For many small business owners, earnouts can be a strategic tool to bridge the gap between what a buyer is willing to pay today and what the seller...
by Stephen Pascarella | Oct 15, 2025 | Exit Planning
How to Negotiate the Best Deal When Selling Your Business When the time comes to sell your business, the negotiation table is where preparation meets opportunity. It’s not just about getting the highest price—it’s about securing the right deal structure, terms, and...