The Exit We Never Prepare For
Why business exit planning matters more than you realise
Let’s talk about funerals. They make you think about life and about what we leave behind, and how we’re remembered.
If you work in business exit planning like I do, funerals take on an even deeper meaning. Because all too often, I’ve seen what happens when someone never planned for what comes next.
We All Think We Have More Time
At the service, people say all the right things. He was a kind man. A great employer. A pillar of the community. A devoted father and husband.
But no one mentions the one fatal flaw.
He thought he had more time.
He thought he was invincible. That planning for retirement, succession, or business continuity could wait. He never saw it coming—and now his family is left to clean up the mess.
The Cost of No Plan
- The staff don’t know who’s in charge
- Payroll is uncertain
- Suppliers are calling
- Clients are leaving
- The family is overwhelmed
And all of this is happening while they’re still trying to grieve.
Don’t Leave Chaos Behind
It’s one of the most difficult positions a family can be left in. Coping not just with loss, but with confusion, pressure, and fear about what happens next. A business that once supported the family now risks collapse. Relationships with staff, clients, and the wider community begin to fray.
All because there was no plan.
Help Before It’s Too Late
At Cosols, we help people avoid this kind of scenario. We support business owners in creating structured, thoughtful exit plans. Whether that’s retirement planning, succession planning, or full business sale strategies.
You don’t need to wait for a crisis to take action. The earlier you start, the more control you have over how your story ends.
The Plan
- Start the conversation – It’s never too early
- Build the plan – Based on your goals and what matters most
- Protect your legacy – And the people who depend on you
Peace of Mind for Everyone
A proper exit plan means your family isn’t left guessing. Your staff aren’t left stranded. And your business legacy isn’t lost in the confusion.
Instead, you exit on your terms, with clarity, dignity, and direction.
Final Thoughts
If you know someone who’s heading down the same path; working hard, never slowing down, putting off the planning andgently suggest it’s time to think ahead.
We’re here to help make those difficult conversations easier.
And to turn uncertainty into a plan!
