Buy, Grow, Exit

What is it about?

Buy, Grow Exit was the Australian Business Book Award winner of 2023 and I am not surprised. This is a terrific book that helps business owners to identify the key metrics needed to buy a business and then get to sale or exit stage. The book is broken into three sections and the reader can start at whatever topic is most relevant to their circumstance. Understanding what makes a business appealing to a purchaser is invaluable. In addition, managing an effective sales process with an education about key sale requirements means the business owner can virtually begin with the end in mind. It’s a refreshing and very strategic approach to growing a valuable financial asset – your business.

Why should I read it?

Oakey has covered all the scenarios a business owner needs to consider at every stage of business development. If you are considering buying a business, section one of this book is a must-read. If you have an exit strategy that involves a sale process, sections two and three are very important to read. If you might sell your business in a few years, buy a copy of this book today and start reading because Buy Grow Exit provides you with a range of ideas you can implement now to enhance the value of your business for the years ahead. If you own a small or medium business, this is a must-have title.

Is it a challenging read?

It’s a wonderfully engaging read full of real Australian business case studies (you can check them all out online). Joanna Oakey has used a conversational yet expert tone throughout the book making the concepts presented easy to understand and very inspiring to action. Highly recommended.