How ready is your business for a buyer's diligence?
The free Exit Readiness Scorecard scores your business across the nine domains buyers price — from financial reporting to owner dependence — and shows the gaps a buyer's diligence would find. Ten minutes of inputs. The math is deterministic — same inputs, same answer, every time.
Start my free ScorecardNo payment details. No obligation. Phase 1 of the five-phase pathway.
How it works
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Answer the questions
Guided questions across the nine domains buyers actually price: financial reporting, owner dependence, customer concentration, revenue quality, team and process documentation, and more.
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Attach your financials
Optionally upload your P&L or financial statements. They are sent privately to our advisory team and used to verify your inputs — nothing is published or shared.
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See your Scorecard
Your overall readiness score and a domain-by-domain breakdown — computed on the spot from your answers.
The Scorecard is the first look. The full report is the plan.
The full Value Study is reviewed by our advisory team and names each value detractor, the dollars it costs you, and the sequence to close the gap.
| What you get | Free Scorecard | Full Value Study |
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| Overall exit-readiness score | Included | Included |
| Readiness scored across nine domains | Included | Included |
| Estimated current value range | Not included | Included |
| Potential value with exit preparation | Not included | Included |
| Your dollar value gap | Not included | Included |
| The specific detractors behind the gap, in dollars | Not included | Included |
| Prioritized actions to close the gap | Not included | Included |
| Valuation multiple live-sourced for your industry | Not included | Included |
| Review with an Exit Engine advisor | Not included | Included |
Before you begin
Please read and accept the conditions below. Your Scorecard is illustrative and depends on the accuracy of what you enter.
Conditions of the free Exit Readiness Scorecard.
Any valuations, scores, or reports generated by Exit Engine or its technology providers are illustrative and reflect assumptions and the quality of inputs you provide. We do not audit or independently verify client or third-party data. Results may vary with different inputs or assumptions and do not constitute an appraisal, certified valuation, or fairness opinion. Do not rely on these outputs as the sole basis for any decision; seek independent professional advice. Exit Engine has no obligation to update outputs as circumstances change unless required under a separate written engagement.
You acknowledge that the valuations and other reports generated by this service are necessarily subjective in nature. The information provided by Exit Engine, including any reports or deliverables, does not constitute a certified valuation report. You acknowledge that the quality and accuracy of the materials you provide will impact the accuracy of any valuations performed by Exit Engine, and you release Exit Engine from all liability associated with, and will hold Exit Engine harmless from any claims resulting from, the materials you provide and any inaccuracies contained therein.
The Scorecard uses a standardized nine-domain readiness rubric. The full Value Study adds a three-method valuation with a current multiple specific to your industry and size, and is reviewed by an advisor before delivery.
Information you submit — including any documents you upload — is sent to Exit Engine's advisory team so we can prepare and discuss your results. We do not sell your information or share it outside Exit Engine and its service providers.
Questions owners ask before they start.
What is the Exit Readiness Scorecard?
A free self-assessment that scores how prepared an owner-led business is for a buyer's due diligence across the nine domains buyers price, from financial reporting to owner dependence. It is Phase 1 of Exit Engine's five-phase pathway.
How long does the Scorecard take?
About ten minutes of guided questions. Your overall readiness score and domain-by-domain breakdown are computed on the spot from your answers.
Does the Scorecard tell me what my business is worth?
No. The Scorecard measures readiness, not value. Your estimated current value range, potential value, and the dollar value gap are part of the Value Study, which an Exit Engine advisor reviews with you.
What does the Scorecard cost?
Nothing. There are no payment details to enter and no obligation to continue to a paid phase.
Do I need to upload my financials?
It is optional. If you attach a P&L or financial statements, they are sent privately to the Exit Engine advisory team and used only to verify your inputs. Nothing is published or shared outside Exit Engine and its service providers.
Is the Scorecard an appraisal or certified valuation?
No. The Scorecard is illustrative, depends on the accuracy of what you enter, and does not constitute an appraisal, certified valuation, or fairness opinion. Seek independent professional advice before relying on any output.
What happens after I finish?
Your readiness score and nine-domain breakdown appear on screen. If you agree to be contacted, an Exit Engine advisor can walk through the gaps with you and tell you plainly whether a Value Study is the right next step.
Who is the Scorecard for?
Owners of owner-led businesses, typically $2M–$30M in revenue, who expect to sell, transfer, or step back within the next several years, and the CPAs, attorneys, wealth advisors, and fractional CFOs who advise them.