EXIT READINESS QUIZ

Are You Prepared for a Sale or Recapitalization?

If you’ve built a great business, the next question is whether it’s ready — ready for buyer diligence, ready for valuation conversations, and ready for a smooth transition.

This short assessment helps you spot the biggest readiness gaps before you enter a process.

  • Takes ~3 minutes
  • Confidential (we don’t share your information)
  • Built for founder-led businesses with $2M–$20M EBITDA
  • Get a clear readiness snapshot + practical next steps
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Exit Readiness Quiz

What You’ll Learn in Minutes

Readiness Scorecard

See how prepared you are across financial clarity, leadership transition, customer concentration, and operational maturity.

Key Risk Flags

Identify the issues that most often reduce valuation or slow down diligence.

Next-Step Recommendations

Get clear, founder-friendly guidance on what to fix first (and what can wait).

Who This Quiz Is For

This quiz is designed for founders and family business owners considering:

  • A full sale

  • A majority recap (partial liquidity + rollover equity)

  • A minority growth investment

  • Succession planning within 1–5 years

Typical Fit

  • EBITDA: $2M–$20M

  • Strong margins (15%+ preferred)

  • U.S. (primary) + selective Canada

  • Business Services, Consumer Services & Products, Manufacturing

Start the Exit Readiness Quiz

Answer a few questions and we’ll help you understand where you stand today.

What Happens After You Submit

  1. We’ll email you a summary of your results.
    You’ll receive a concise overview of your exit readiness and key areas to focus on.

  2. We’ll highlight potential risks and priorities.
    The summary is designed to help you understand what matters most — and what can wait.

  3. If helpful, you can book a confidential call.
    We’re happy to talk through your results and discuss options, with no pressure to move forward.

Confidential & Founder-First

Your information stays private. This is designed to help you get clarity — not push you into a process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We treat your information as confidential and use it only to provide your results and follow up if requested.

About 3 minutes.

No. Many founders take it 1–5 years before a transaction. The goal is to prioritize what matters most.

You’ll receive a personalized report with insights on key readiness factors, common buyer questions, and practical next steps.

Not a formal valuation. It provides readiness insights; a true valuation requires deeper financial review and diligence.

FCL partners with founder-led and family-owned lower middle market businesses, primarily in business services, consumer, and manufacturing.

Want to Talk Through Your Results?

If you’re considering a sale, recapitalization, or growth partner, we’ll give you honest feedback and clear next steps.

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