Exit Readiness Calculator | Berngate
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Are you building a business someone will actually buy?

Plenty of owners spend years building a business that can't be sold — because it can't run without them, the books are a mess, or one customer holds all the power. Answer nine questions to see where you really stand against what acquirers value, and how far you are from a clean, well-priced exit.

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Complete the questions to estimate how far you are from a decent exit.

Where your value comes from — and leaks

Close the gap before you sell.

The difference between a business that limps to sale and one buyers compete for is usually 12–24 months of the right preparation. Start now and you exit on your terms, at a price that reflects what you've built.

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This calculator provides a general, indicative assessment of exit readiness based on your self-reported answers. It is not a valuation, nor financial, legal or accounting advice. A genuine readiness review considers evidence, documents and your specific market. Talk to Berngate to build a real exit plan. © 2026 Berngate.