FOUNDATION01
Why Founder Burnout Signals M&A Readiness
How sustained Founder strain can expose operating dependency without proving that a sale is necessary or imminent.
Published 5 November 2026 · 7 min read
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Questions worth asking before a transaction makes them urgent.
Practical thinking for Founders who want a stronger, more valuable and more transferable business. Explore the decisions, dependencies and opportunities that shape enterprise value.
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Practical notes on value, dependency and readiness — written for Founders mid-decision.
Strong opinions, practical examples and questions you can take back to your leadership team.
FOUNDATION02
What Founders Get Wrong About Exit Valuation
Why a headline number, sector multiple or simple formula cannot replace transaction-specific evidence and qualified advice.
Published 5 November 2026 · 7 min read
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When control turns into operating dependency
A safer examination of the difference between ownership control and operating dependency, without a fixed valuation claim.
Published 5 November 2026 · 9 min read
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ENTERPRISE VALUE04
Where Founders leave enterprise value unfinished
A practical view of dependency, concentration, information quality and resilience without claiming a universal discount.
Published 5 November 2026 · 8 min read
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How Systems Increase Your Exit Value
Why reliable processes, controls and information can reduce uncertainty without guaranteeing a particular multiple.
Published 5 November 2026 · 9 min read
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Why Documentation Is the Fastest Path to Higher Valuation
How to prioritise useful operating evidence rather than creating documents solely to influence a valuation narrative.
Published 5 November 2026 · 8 min read
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METHODOLOGY07
The 12 Pillars Explained: Your Enterprise Value Roadmap
A connected introduction to the areas used for Founder self-assessment, independent diagnosis and prioritised improvement.
Published 5 November 2026 · 12 min read
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Common Mistakes in Enterprise Value Acceleration
How late action, isolated initiatives, weak evidence and outcome promises can undermine otherwise useful preparation.
Published 5 November 2026 · 10 min read
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Why Your Accountant's Valuation Is Wrong
Why a financial method may be useful while still leaving business-specific questions for buyers, successors and qualified advisers.
Published 5 November 2026 · 8 min read
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What Happens to Your Business Valuation When You Are the Business
How to recognise and reduce key-person dependency without promising a fixed valuation outcome.
Published 5 November 2026 · 9 min read
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