The most comprehensive exit planning resource for retiring business owners. From exit readiness test to post-sale income deployment — everything you need to exit well.
Enter your sale price and cost basis. Get your after-tax proceeds, income gap, and retirement verdict — in under 60 seconds. Includes capital gains tax estimate, FERS awareness, and 4% rule application.
The complete 2026 guide: 4-question readiness test, business valuation framework, 24-month exit timeline, $800K tax math walkthrough, 4 tax strategies, and post-sale income framework.
12 million businesses. $10 trillion. One decision. The complete overview of the largest wealth transfer in American history — and what retiring owners need to know to exit well.
Free SDE/EBITDA calculator with 2026 BizBuySell/IBBA multiples for 20+ industries. Enter your revenue and get conservative/market/optimistic estimates. No login required. Includes industry multiples table and HVAC walkthrough example.
75+ steps across 6 phases over 24 months. Interactive checklist with phase completion tracking. Phase 1 gets you valued; Phase 6 builds your income floor. Printable and saves progress in your browser.
Family transfer, ESOP, management buyout — the 5 exit paths and which fits your situation. Includes state-by-state risk table and 3–5 year planning timeline.
The 90-day post-exit playbook: the pause rule, tax planning, investment deployment, healthcare bridge, Social Security timing, and gradual portfolio deployment. Your first 90 days determine the outcome.
Convert your business sale proceeds into guaranteed lifetime income. A SPIA at age 65 converts $1M into ~$6,500–$7,000/month guaranteed. Compare top-rated carriers.
View Annuity Marketplace →Federal employees with FERS coverage who also own businesses need integrated planning. Your business sale proceeds don't reduce your pension — but timing matters.
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