Your reasons and timing
Questions to help you think clearly about why you may sell, when you would be ready and what you want life to look like afterwards.
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Owner Readiness Checklist for selling an Irish business
A practical 22-point check for Irish business owners who may sell next year, or several years from now.
A good sale starts long before a business goes to market. This checklist helps you see what is already in good shape, what may need attention and which conversations are worth starting early. It is not a valuation and it does not assume that selling is the right decision for you.
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What the checklist covers
Sale preparation questions a buyer is likely to ask
The 22 checks are grouped around four parts of sale preparation. They are designed to help you take an honest first look, not to replace legal, tax or financial advice.
Financial and legal preparation
The records, budgets, tax advice, employment files and professional support that are better organised well before a buyer asks for them.
The strength of the business
A practical look at the management team, dependence on the owner, customer concentration and other risks a buyer is likely to examine.
The sale process
What to consider around confidentiality, acceptable terms, buyer selection, due diligence, handover and the time a sale can take.
Who it is for
Useful before you make any firm decision
Planning ahead
For owners who think a sale may be one to five years away.
Taking stock
For owners who want a clear view of what is ready and what is not.
Protecting options
For owners who want to strengthen the business even if they do not sell.
Free download, four pages
The Owner Readiness Checklist
A practical 22-point check for Irish business owners thinking about a sale, whether that is next year or still a few years away. Four pages, no theory.
- Whether the reason for selling is clear enough
- The personal, tax and legal advice to line up early
- Financial records, budgets and employment files a buyer will test
- Management team, customer concentration and owner dependence
- What happens after heads of terms, and why timing matters
Common questions
Before you download
What is the Owner Readiness Checklist?
It is a free four-page, 22-point checklist for Irish business owners who want to understand how prepared they and their business may be for a future sale.
When should I use it?
Use it before making a firm decision to sell. It can be useful when a sale is still several years away because financial records, management strength and owner dependence can take time to address.
Does the checklist value my business?
No. It helps you identify areas worth reviewing, but it is not a business valuation and does not replace financial, tax or legal advice.
Will downloading it lead to a sales call?
No. The PDF opens after you submit the form, and nobody will call unless you ask to speak with Tommy.
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