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Business Exit Readiness Scorecard 2026

A citation-ready 100-point business exit readiness scorecard for SME owners, accountants, lawyers, and referral partners preparing a company for sale.

6 min read
exit readinessbusiness saleseller readiness
Guide

Business Sale Timeline Benchmark 2026

A citation-ready benchmark for how long it takes to sell a business in 2026, with sale-process phases, transaction types, regulatory timing, and a downloadable CSV.

6 min read
business sale timelinesell a businessM&A process
M&A Fundamentals

Business Broker Not Responding? What to Do

If brokers ignore your sale inquiry, the issue may be deal size, buyer fit, or process economics. Here is how to choose the right path.

5 min read
business brokersell businessadvisor selection
M&A Fundamentals

Sell a Business Without a Broker: When It Works

Selling without a broker can work for simple deals, but owners must handle buyer qualification, confidentiality, valuation, terms, and closing.

5 min read
sell businessbusiness brokerexit planning
Asia Pacific

How to Sell a Business in Vietnam: 2026 Guide

Sell your Vietnam business in 2026: 20% capital gains tax, EBITDA multiples by sector, buyer types, and the 12–18 month sale process.

14 min read
M&AVietnamsell-side
Asia Pacific

How to Sell a Business in the Philippines: 2026

Sell your Philippines business in 2026: 15% CGT on share transfers, EBITDA multiples by sector, buyer types, and the 10-16 month sale process.

13 min read
M&APhilippinessell-side
Asia Pacific

How to Sell a Business in Indonesia: A 2026 Guide

Sell your Indonesia business: tax on share transfers, EBITDA multiples by sector, buyer types, and the 12-18 month structured sale process.

11 min read
M&AIndonesiasell-side
Asia Pacific

How to Sell a Business in India: A 2026 Owner's Guide

Sell your India business: 2024 LTCG tax changes, EBITDA multiples by sector, PE and strategic buyer landscape, and the 12-20 month sale process.

11 min read
M&AIndiasell-side
Asia Pacific

How to Sell a Business in Malaysia: A 2026 Guide

Sell your Malaysia business: CGT and RPGT treatment, EBITDA multiples by sector, buyer types, and the structured sale process for mid-market owners.

10 min read
M&AMalaysiasell-side
M&A Fundamentals

My Business Depends on Me: Can I Still Sell It?

What owner-dependent businesses should do before a sale: reduce founder dependency, protect valuation, and decide whether to sell now or prepare first.

5 min read
owner dependent businessfounder dependencykey person risk
M&A Fundamentals

One Customer Is Too Much of My Revenue: Can I Still Sell?

How customer concentration affects business valuation, buyer diligence, earnouts, and what owners should prepare before selling.

6 min read
customer concentrationsell your businessbusiness valuation
M&A Fundamentals

No Successor for My Business: Sell or Transition?

What owners should do when there is no family or management successor: compare sale, MBO, PE recap, and transition options.

7 min read
no successorsuccession planningsell your business
M&A Fundamentals

Owner Health, Burnout, or Family Emergency: Should You Sell the Business?

A practical owner guide for deciding whether to sell after a health issue, burnout, family emergency, or sudden change in personal capacity.

8 min read
owner healthbusiness owner burnouturgent business sale
M&A Fundamentals

Business Exit Readiness: Are You Ready to Sell?

Most businesses aren't exit-ready when owners decide to sell. Score your business across five key dimensions and find out where you stand.

7 min read
exit readinesssell your businessbusiness exit
Asia Pacific

How to Sell a Business in South Korea: A 2026 Guide

A practical guide to selling a business in South Korea — EBITDA multiples, buyer types, the sale process, and finding the right M&A advisor in Korea.

14 min read
M&ASouth Koreasell-side
Asia Pacific

How to Sell a Business in Hong Kong: 2026 Guide

How to sell a business in Hong Kong: buyer universe, valuation multiples, no capital gains tax, sale process, and M&A advisor selection.

13 min read
M&AHong Kongsell-side
Asia Pacific

How to Sell a Business in Australia: A 2026 Guide

A step-by-step guide to selling a business in Australia — EBITDA multiples, CGT concessions, the sale process, and choosing the right M&A advisor.

12 min read
M&AAustraliasell-side
Asia Pacific

How to Sell a Business in Japan: 2026 Guide

A practical guide to selling a business in Japan — valuations, the M&A process, tax considerations, and how to choose the right advisor.

12 min read
M&AJapansell-side
M&A Fundamentals

How to Exit a Business: A Guide for APAC Owners

How to exit a business in Asia Pacific — from setting exit goals to completing a sale. A step-by-step guide for APAC business owners in 2026.

10 min read
exit strategybusiness saleM&A
Asia Pacific

Retail M&A Advisory: Sell a Retail Business in APAC

Retail M&A advisory for owners selling retail, franchise, e-commerce, and omnichannel businesses in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and Hong Kong.

11 min read
retailM&Aadvisory
M&A Fundamentals

Business Exit Strategy: Types, Timing, and Maximising Value

The six business exit strategies for APAC owners — trade sale, PE, MBO, IPO, family succession, and partial exit — with timing and valuation guidance.

10 min read
exit strategybusiness saleM&A
Asia Pacific

How to Sell a Business in Singapore: A 2026 Guide

A practical guide to selling a business in Singapore — valuation multiples, the sale process, tax treatment, and how to choose the right M&A advisor.

11 min read
M&ASingaporesell-side
M&A Fundamentals

How Long Does It Take to Sell a Business?

Selling a business in Asia Pacific takes 6–12 months on average. Here is exactly what happens at each stage, what causes delays, and how to accelerate the timeline.

10 min read
Selling a BusinessM&A ProcessExit Planning
M&A Fundamentals

How to Maximise Your Business Sale Price

Get a higher price for your business by structuring a competitive sale process, optimising your EBITDA, and targeting the right buyers across Asia Pacific.

9 min read
M&ASell-SideBusiness Valuation
M&A Fundamentals

Capital Gains Tax: Selling a Business in Australia

A practical guide to CGT when selling a business in Australia — small business concessions, the 50% discount, asset vs share sales, and how to structure for tax efficiency.

10 min read
CGTcapital gains taxsell business
Retail

How to Sell a Retail Business in Asia Pacific

Selling a retail business in Asia Pacific? Covers valuations, buyer types, omnichannel considerations, and how to maximise exit value in 2026.

13 min read
M&Aretailsell business
Food & Beverage

How to Sell a Food & Beverage Business in Asia Pacific

F&B businesses in Asia Pacific attract buyers at 5–10x EBITDA. This guide covers valuation, buyer types, and the full sale process for owners and founders.

13 min read
M&Afood and beverageFMCG
Logistics & Transport

How to Sell a Logistics Business in Asia Pacific

Logistics businesses in Asia Pacific attract buyers at 5–9x EBITDA. This guide covers valuation, buyer types, and the full sale process for owners.

12 min read
M&Alogisticstransport
Construction

How to Sell a Construction Business in Asia Pacific

Selling a construction or contracting business in Asia Pacific? This guide covers EBITDA multiples, buyer types, the full sale process, and how to maximise your exit value.

13 min read
M&Aconstructioncontracting
Manufacturing

How to Sell a Manufacturing Business in Asia Pacific

Selling a manufacturing company or industrial business in Asia Pacific? This guide covers valuations, buyer types, the sale process, and how to maximise your exit value.

11 min read
M&Amanufacturingindustrial
Professional Services

How to Sell a Professional Services Business

Selling a consulting, law, accounting, or marketing firm in Asia Pacific? This guide covers valuation, buyer types, the sale process, and how to maximise your exit value.

11 min read
M&Aprofessional servicessell business
Technology

How to Sell a Technology Company in Asia Pacific

Selling a technology company, SaaS platform, or software business in Asia Pacific? This guide covers valuations, buyer types, process, and how to maximise your exit value.

11 min read
M&AtechnologySaaS
M&A Fundamentals

Business Exit Planning: The Complete Guide

Exit planning determines when and how much you receive when selling. This guide covers the six dimensions buyers score, timelines, and how to prepare.

8 min read
exit planningM&Abusiness sale
M&A Fundamentals

Key Person Risk M&A: How Buyers Price It and What to Do

Key person risk causes buyers to discount deals or walk away. Learn how to assess it, reduce it before a sale, and protect your valuation.

8 min read
M&Akey person riskbusiness owners
M&A Fundamentals

How to Prepare Your Company for an M&A Exit

A practitioner's checklist for M&A exit preparation — from financial clean-up and valuation drivers to operational readiness and advisor selection.

10 min read
M&Aselling a businessexit planning