Digital book
Exit Plan
Understand the decisions, risks and preparation behind a seven-figure business exit.
$19AUD · PDF + EPUB
For owners planning to sell in the next 1–5 years
How ready is your business for a future sale?
Discover what could weaken your future sale, where your business is already strong and what to address first.
Your answers are confidential and are not sold.
Free assessment25 practical questionsPractical next steps
Created by Shayne ConnollySold his software implementation consulting business in 2025, after ten years.
The cost of leaving it too late
Your exit price starts taking shape before you put the business up for sale.
Preparation gives buyers something to trust: evidence of earnings, a business that runs beyond its owner, and answers ready when due diligence begins.
48%plan to exit within 1–5 yearsAustralian Baby Boomer SME owners/operators surveyed by MYOB.
24%have a succession plan in placeAustralian SME owners/operators surveyed by MYOB.
Beyond youBuild a business that can run without its ownerDocument decisions, systems and relationships a buyer can take over.
Don’t let a buyer discover your gaps first.
Find the risks, organise the evidence and build your exit plan while you still have time to change the outcome.
Source: MYOB Bi-Annual Business Monitor (2025). The 48% figure covers Baby Boomer respondents; the 24% figure covers all SME respondents. These figures do not establish a sale-price uplift.
Exit Readiness Assessment
Know where you stand before the market decides for you.
Answer 25 practical questions across the five areas that most affect whether a business is ready to sell.
01Owner readinessClarity, timing and personal preparation
02Financial readinessReliable reporting and defensible earnings
03Business independenceA company that works without relying on you
04Sale readinessDocumentation, risks and buyer confidence
05Life after exitA clear reason and plan for what follows
Inside your report
See what you will receive.
Your report includes a scorecard across five readiness areas, practical actions and a 90-day starting plan. This page shows an illustrative example using the same layout as the report you receive.
Open the full sample report →
The Exit Plan method
A sale-ready business is not built at the negotiating table.
Most owners spend years building revenue but very little time building transferability. Exit Plan helps you see the business through a buyer’s eyes—before pressure, timing or fatigue forces the decision.
The objective is simple: strengthen the company, organise the evidence and give yourself more choices.
Start building your plan
Practical tools for a stronger exit.
Read the book, then use the workbook to turn your priorities into a practical preparation plan.
Best value
Book + workbook
The complete starter bundle
Learn the system, then turn it into a prioritised plan for your own business.
$39AUD · Save $9
When the stakes are higher
Move from information to implementation.
For owners who want a clear sale-preparation plan, an organised due-diligence vault and the right advisers around the table.
Exit Plan Course
A guided online program with video lessons and implementation workbooks.
$490 · Waitlist openPrivate Workshops
Two focused days with a small group of established business owners.
15 owners · Australian citiesOne-to-one Advisory
Private support to diagnose, prioritise and prepare your business for a future sale.
Tailored to your business · Start with a free reviewFounded by Shayne Connolly
Built from experience, not theory.
Shayne ran a consulting business centred on software implementation for ten years. In 2025, he sold it to one of the employees and wrote Exit Plan to share what he had learned.
That exit helped Shayne and his family build their dream home on the Darling River. It created the freedom to choose what came next.
Exit Plan helps other owners prepare earlier and build a business that can support their own next chapter.
Before you start
Your questions, answered.
Is the assessment confidential?
Your answers are used to calculate and deliver your report. We do not contact your staff or competitors about your assessment, and we do not sell your information. Please avoid including confidential documents or transaction details in enquiries.
Who sees my answers? Will they be passed to a broker?
Exit Plan and the service providers that help us host the website, manage contacts and deliver reports process your information. Completing the assessment does not authorise us to pass your details to brokers or buyers. See our Privacy Policy for details.
What does it cost afterwards?
The assessment, report and initial 30-minute exit readiness review are free. There is no obligation to buy. Digital resources are priced on this page; any paid advisory support is discussed and agreed separately.
Is it useful if my business is small or I am more than five years away?
Yes. The questions cover foundations such as reliable records, owner independence and your plans after exit. You can use the priorities to prepare at your own pace. The score is based on your answers; it is not a valuation or guarantee that your business will sell.
What happens during the free review?
You will meet with Shayne for 30 minutes to discuss your assessment, intended exit and where to start. You can ask about support if you need it. Bookings are handled through Google Calendar.