Free scorecard

Close, sell or hand over? A 3-minute scorecard

Nine quick questions. You'll get a headline answer straight away, with no email needed to see it.

1. 1.How long has the business been trading?

   Under 3 years3 to 10 yearsOver 10 years
2. 2.How much does the business depend on you day to day?

   Almost everything goes through meQuite a lot, but others helpIt mostly runs without me
3. 3.Could your team run it for a month without you?

   NoWith some helpYes, comfortably
4. 4.How has profit moved over the last three years?

   FallingRoughly flatGrowing
5. 5.Is anyone interested in taking it on?

   No one that I know ofPossibly a family member or staffI've had approaches from buyers
6. 6.When would you like to step back?

   Not for a long whileIn 2 to 5 yearsWithin a year
7. 7.Do you need ongoing income from the business after you step back?

   Yes, I'm relying on itA lump sum would suit me betterNot really
8. 8.Are there significant debts, leases or personal guarantees?

   Yes, and they worry meSome, but manageableNo
9. 9.How much do you care about the team and customers carrying on?

   It matters enormouslyIt matters, but price matters tooI just want a clean finish