--- title: 10 ways to drive strategic value [checklist] description: Strategic value drivers result from real actions you can take to enhance year-by-year earnings in your business, and also potentially assist you to capture extra value on exit of your business. image: https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/hubfs/Downloadable_Doc_Cover_Images/The_Strategic_Value_Checklist_COVER.png --- 25 July 2016 # 10 ways to drive strategic value [checklist] WRITTEN BYJames Price | JPAbusiness ![strategic value](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock_Images/Business_plan.jpg?width=638&name=Business_plan.jpg "strategic value") The **[JPAbusiness Strategic Value Checklist](https://landing.jpabusiness.com.au/strategic-value-checklist)** has been created to help you drive positive strategic value in your business. It’s important that you consider these characteristics during your active period in developing and driving your business, rather than leaving it until five minutes to midnight just before you plan sell or exit. This is because **while strategic value drivers are not always quantifiable** (as we discussed in our free ebook [Strategic value in a business sale](https://landing.jpabusiness.com.au/strategic-value-in-a-business-sale)) **they’re not fairy dust either**. They can’t be created with a magic wand overnight! [![Strategic value in a business sale cover 2022-1](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/1.%20Images/Updated%20document%20cover%20images%202022/Strategic%20value%20in%20a%20business%20sale%20cover%202022-1.png?width=300&height=367&name=Strategic%20value%20in%20a%20business%20sale%20cover%202022-1.png)](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/seller/strategic-value-in-a-business-sale)Strategic value drivers result from real actions you can take to enhance year-by-year earnings in your business, and also potentially assist you to capture extra value on exit of your business. If you are contemplating an exit or succession event within your business over the next five or so years and you would like advice on potential strategic value drivers, **[contact the JPAbusiness team](https://landing.jpabusiness.com.au/contactus)** on 02 6360 0360 or 02 9893 1803 for a confidential, obligation-free discussion. ![The_Strategic_Value_Checklist_COVER](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/hubfs/1.%20Images/4.%20Document%20cover%20images/Checklist%20and%20template%20covers/The_Strategic_Value_Checklist_COVER.png) Free template Strategic Value Checklist The Strategic Value Checklist covers the business and industry characteristics which influence your business's potential strategic value to a purchaser. Use this checklist to support your decision making and help drive positive strategic value in your business. 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James’ blogs provide business advice for aspiring and current small to mid-sized business owners, operators and managers. #### Related Blog Posts ### [How to use valuation as a management tool](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/case-studies/how-to-use-valuation-as-a-management-tool) Most business owners only seek a business valuation after being prompted to do so by a significant... [Read more ](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/case-studies/how-to-use-valuation-as-a-management-tool) ### [Selling a business for twice our valuation (case study and testimonial)](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/case-studies/selling-a-business-for-twice-our-valuation-case-study-and-testimonial) Services provided by JPAbusiness: Business valuation Business sale transaction advice and support... 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