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title: How long will it take to exit my business? [video]
description: JPAbusiness managing director James Price explains why business owners should begin planning for succession and exit well in advance, in order to maximise returns from their business sale.
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 09 October 2018

# How long will it take to exit my business? [video]

WRITTEN BYJames Price | JPAbusiness

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At JPAbusiness we believe **five years is a good benchmark to be planning for succession and exit.**

In this video I use the **example of a JPAbusiness client** to show how this forward planning can place your business in the best position for a successful exit, whether that exit comes in the form of a planned sale process or an unexpected purchase offer.

We have created a number of free resources to help our clients and subscribers with succession planning and preparing a business for sale, including:

- [Selling a Business Checklist](https://landing.jpabusiness.com.au/selling-a-business-checklist)
- [Selling a Business Planning Sheet](https://landing.jpabusiness.com.au/selling-a-business-planning-sheet-download-0)
- [Business Succession Scorecard](https://landing.jpabusiness.com.au/free-business-succession-scorecard-download)
- [Succession Planning for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses eBook](https://landing.jpabusiness.com.au/succession-planning-for-smbs)
- [How NOT to sell a business eBook](https://landing.jpabusiness.com.au/how-not-to-sell-a-business-ebook)

If you would like support with succession planning, preparing for sale, or obtaining a market appraisal or valuation, [**contact the team at JPAbusiness**](https://landing.jpabusiness.com.au/contactus) on** 02 6360 0360** for a confidential, obligation-free discussion. 

 

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[Visit and subscribe to the JPAbusiness YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLMeFWVY3pUD4DmN9iJBGTQ) for more videos from the JPAbusiness team. 

 

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