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The 12-Month Pre-Exit Checklist for Business Founders | Blackland Advisors

by: Chapman SymePublished on: 05/21/2026

The best exits are built long before the first buyer call. This quarter-by-quarter checklist covers exactly what founders need to do in the 12 months before engaging an M&A advisor — and why each step matters.

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