Finish Big
By Bo Burlingham
How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top. Portfolio, 2014.
Summary of Finish Big book by Bo Burlingham
A comprehensive examination of the best and worst ways to exit your company, whether you’re a new or experienced entrepreneur; complete with real-life examples and how-to strategies for a successful finish.
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What do you get from this book? Simple methods for leaving your company with grace, dignity and financial success
An exit strategy ensures you know what you want, why you want it, and how you’ll get it
There are four stages to selling your company that can help guide you toward increasing its value and making wise decisions
Forced sales can be prevented by learning to adapt and utilizing “creative paranoia”
A high “sellability factor” is what makes your company attractive to private equity groups looking to buy
Creating a crisis plan and four-step strategy can help you avoid financial catastrophes and grow your business
Choosing your successor can make or break your company—make sure you plan ahead
Business experts provide support and advice before, during, and after sales, helping you avoid critical mistakes
Employees are often the most effected by a company’s sale—treating them right ensures a smooth transition
Understanding why a buyer wants to acquire your company can save a lot of stress, heartache, and blunders
Entrepreneurs have an emotional connection to their business, making it hard to sell unless they have a solid exit plan
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Who should read Finish Big book
- entrepreneurs
- business professors and students
- corporate executives
- high-level managers
About the author of Finish Big
Bo Burlingham
Bo Burlingham is a journalist and editor, contributing to Forbes, Esquire, and Inc. magazine. In 2008, he and co-author Norm Brodsky received the gold Azbee award for their column “Street Smarts.” Burlingham’s text, Small Giants: Companies That Choose to be Great Instead of Big, was a 2006 finalist for the Financial Times/Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year award.
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