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Reports & Guides For Entrepreneurs & Founders
M&A Readiness Guide
A comprehensive self-assessment guide to help founders identify gaps, strengthen operations, and prepare their business for a successful sale.
Elevate Your Valuation Report
An in-depth report revealing the value drivers that matter most to buyers and how founders can elevate their position before going to market.
M&A Planning Resources
Business Valuation
Understand how buyers determine what your business is worth—and the key value drivers you can strengthen before going to market.
Business Buyers
Explore the different types of buyers in the M&A market, what motivates each, and how to position your business to attract the right fit.
Business Risks
Identify the risk factors that erode business value in the eyes of buyers—and learn how to address them before you go to market.
In-depth Founder Insights
How to Know You’ll Have Enough After Your Business Sale
Financial Planning for Your Sale Needs to Start Long Before Your Transaction “How much money do I need to take …
Selling Your Business When You’re Ready
How Personal Readiness Can Affect Your Timeline I’ve seen many entrepreneurs who were convinced they could time the mergers and …
How to Compare Business Acquisition Offers
Key Takeaways Sale price is only one factor in selling your business. You also want to consider certainty of close, …
Client Stories
Kratos Industries
A Trusted Manufacturer for the Data Center Era With demand for data centers on the rise, Tom Huseas saw an …
Hardware, Software, & Service: Zivaro’s Story
Secure IT Services Built on a Mission to Serve From 1998, Zivaro Inc. had a mission: to serve those charged …
The NaturVet Story: A Remarkable Pet Industry Exit
From a Single Moment to a Remarkable Exit Like all great stories, the NaturVet journey started with a single moment: …
Video Insights
What Makes Class VI Different
Since 2005, Class VI has worked exclusively with founders, guiding them from growth to exit and life beyond. Hear from the team on what that looks like in practice.
What Buyers Look For
When a buyer walks away from a deal, it’s usually because something in the business caught them off guard. Chris Younger, Zack Gibson, and Cameron McCaslin explain what draws strong interest from acquirers and what owners should have in place before going to market.
Pathfinder
A look at what clients have to say about our Pathfinder program and the value it has delivered.
