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Understand the exit process
before your first advisor meeting.

7 lessons. 30 minutes. Completely free. Built for small business owners who want the foundation that buyers and advisors already have before any conversation begins.

Presented by Venture North Group as a complimentary resource for their clients and the Alaska business community.

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7

Lessons

30 min

Total time

14

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What you will walk away with

Seven short lessons that give you the foundation every seller deserves before their first advisor conversation.

Why preparation separates sellers who close on good terms from those who do not
The real risks that kill most deals and how to eliminate them in advance
How buyers actually calculate what your business is worth
How to evaluate whether now is the right time to sell
Who the advisors and buyer types are and what to expect from each
The legal terms and diligence categories that shape your net outcome

Course overview

Each lesson is short and focused. Start and stop at any time.

01

Introduction: Why This Course Exists

4 min

Why preparation is the single most important factor in a successful business sale.

02

The Stakes: Real Risks That Make Preparation Non-Negotiable

5 min

The seven real risks that kill most deals before they close, and why unprepared sellers pay the highest price.

03

Valuation Basics: What Is My Business Worth?

5 min

How buyers determine value, what drives multiples up or down, and the difference between SDE and EBITDA.

04

Timing Your Exit

4 min

How to evaluate whether now is the right time to sell based on performance, market conditions, and personal readiness.

05

Advisors and Buyer Types

5 min

Who the key players are in a transaction, what each one does, and how to evaluate your team.

06

Legal and Diligence Basics

5 min

The legal terms and diligence categories that shape your deal structure, risk exposure, and net proceeds.

07

Readiness Check and Next Steps

6 min

An honest self-assessment of where you stand today and what to do before engaging advisors.

Venture North clients

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The full course covers the complete transaction process in 12 modules, including negotiation, deal structure, financial cleanup, and your business story. Venture North clients get exclusive access at a special rate.

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Exclusive rate for Venture North clients · Full course, $299.99 standard

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No account. No email. No gate. Work through it at your own pace before your next conversation with an advisor or buyer.

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