Exiting a business is one of the most pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey. Whether selling to an investor, merging with another company, or transitioning leadership, the process demands meticulous preparation to maximize value and ensure a seamless transition.



While exit planning ideally begins 3 to 5 years in advance, the final 12 months are where the most impactful changes happen. At MyController, we approach this like an elite training program—structured, intensive, and results-driven.

Our method consists of 8 Sprint Cycles, each spanning 6 weeks, with a total of 46 focused sprints, ensuring a step-by-step transformation of your financials, operations, and overall business valuation.

Sprint Cycle 1: Financial Health Check (Weeks 1–6)

Before making strategic changes, we first diagnose the current state of the business—just like assessing an athlete’s baseline fitness before beginning training.

Key Focus Areas (17 Sprints)

• Balance Sheet Clean-up: Remove inefficiencies, excess liabilities, and underperforming assets.
• Cash Flow Optimisation: Improve working capital cycles and enhance recurring revenue streams.
• Cost Structure Review: Reduce unnecessary expenses while maintaining business growth.
• Valuation Benchmarking: Establish an initial valuation to measure against future improvements.

Sprint Cycle 2–5: Strengthening Core Business Metrics (Weeks 7–30)

With a strong foundation, the next phase focuses on profitability, operational efficiency, and scalability, ensuring the business is in peak condition.

Key Focus Areas (29 Sprints)

• Revenue Growth Strategies: Implement new approaches to boost top-line growth while sustaining margins.
• Operational Excellence: Streamline workflows, eliminate dependencies on key individuals, and integrate automation.
• Customer & Market Positioning: Strengthen branding, retention, and competitive advantages.
• Regular Valuation Checks (Weeks 16 & 30): Measure improvements against initial benchmarks.

Sprint Cycle 6–8: Final Exit Readiness & Strategic Positioning (Weeks 31–46)

The last three Sprint Cycles ensure the business is packaged, positioned, and fully prepared for transition. Whether selling or handing over leadership, this phase maximizes attractiveness while minimizing last-minute disruptions.

Key Focus Areas (46 Sprints)

• Legal & Compliance Preparation: Ensure all contracts, agreements, and regulatory matters are in perfect shape.
• Tax & Exit Structuring: Optimize the tax implications of the sale.
• Due Diligence Readiness: Prepare all financial and operational documents for potential buyers.
• Final Valuation & Negotiation Positioning (Weeks 34 & 46): Assess progress and fine-tune positioning for sale.

Why Sprint Cycles Work

Traditional exit planning can feel overwhelming, often resulting in last-minute decisions that reduce the business's final value. Our structured Sprint Cycles ensure systematic improvements, keeping the process measurable and high-impact.

Just like preparing for a competitive race, business owners systematically optimize their financials, operations, and valuation—ensuring the business is in top condition before the final handoff. With MyController’s 12-month approach, SMEs don’t just exit, they exit stronger and more valuable.

Let’s get started—the clock is ticking!