Operations and people
Whether the way you work is documented and your key people are likely to stay.
Are your core processes written down?
Why it matters: Documented processes make a business easier to run after a handover.
A first step: Write up your five most important processes, and have the people doing them keep them current.
Would your key people stay after a sale?
Why it matters: Losing key staff during a transition puts the deal's value at risk.
A first step: Identify your key people and, with advice, consider agreements or incentives that encourage them to stay.