How to sell my business? Here's how to run a sale readiness audit on your business today
- Evo-Valuations
- Sep 6
- 1 min read
Updated: Sep 7
Introduction
If you had to sell your business tomorrow, could you?
A Sale Readiness Audit is the fastest way to find cracks before a buyer does. It measures your business against the 8 Levers That Drive Business Value and shows what’s stopping you from a premium sale.
The 8 Levers of Sale Readiness
Score your business from 0–5 on Owner Independence, Financial Clarity, Customer Concentration, Recurring Revenue, Team Strength, Systems & Processes, Brand & Market Position, Growth Potential.
How to Interpret Your Score
32–40 points → Exit-ready within 1–2 years
20–31 points → Gaps to close before marketing
Below 20 → High risk to valuation
Action Plan: Fixing Your Weakest Levers
Choose the lowest-scoring levers
Set quarterly improvement targets
Track progress monthly
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Your Next Step
The Exit Smart. Retire Rich. 3-Year Exit Plan guide and Exit-Ready App make this process easy by giving you:
A full Sale Readiness Audit tool
Step-by-step actions to fix your weakest areas
A built-in tracker to monitor improvements over time
Year-by-year checklists to prepare for a premium exit
Your business is likely your biggest asset. Don’t leave its future, or your financial freedom, to chance. Start your 3-Year Exit Plan today and take control of your legacy.
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