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The Harvest Plan

Part 3 Developing the New Venture Business Plan


PowerPoint Presentation by Charlie Cook The University of West Alabama
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The Importance of the Exit


Exiting (or Harvesting)
The process used by entrepreneurs and investors to reap the value of a business when they get out of it The process involves:
Capturing value (cash value) Reducing risk Creating future options

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Methods for Exiting a Business

Exhibit 12.1
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Exiting: The Method of Payment


Payment Alternatives
Cash
Immediate and stable in value Tax liability consequences

Stock
Immediate but uncontrollable in value Potential problems with disposal of stock

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Developing an Effective Exit Strategy


Understand What You Want.
Motives for exiting
Money Independence Health of the company Your management team An heir apparent taking over

Personal identity and the business itself Avoid sellers remorse

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Whats Next
Whatever you decide to do, do it with passion and let your life bless others in the process.

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