William Buck | Exit Smart Survey 2024


This short, anonymous survey aims to measure and assess the exit readiness of businesses in Australia, to develop a deeper understanding of the core issues faced by SMEs when planning to exit.

Win a $1,000 Luxury Escapes voucher by providing your details at the end to enter the draw - your responses will remain anonymous.

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* 1. What industry does your business operate in?

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* 2. What is the approximate annual revenue of the business?

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* 3. How are you presently looking at growing value in the business?

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* 4. How do you rate your understanding of the drivers in your business that generate value?

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* 5. When do you think the current owner/s will exit the business?

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* 6. Does the business currently have an exit plan in place?

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* 7. If the business does not have an exit plan in place, why not?

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* 8. What do you believe will be the trigger for the current owners exiting? Please select all that apply.

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* 9. Which of the following exit strategies or plans have been considered? Please select all that apply.

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* 10. Of the below factors, which would be your primary concerns if you were to sell? Select all that apply.

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* 11. Has the business been independently valued in the last 3 years?

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* 12. Is your business tax effectively structured to achieve the best after-tax sale value?

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* 13. Have you considered whether your post-sale lifestyle is adequately funded?

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* 14. Are you aware of options that could help your business turnaround, if in distress? These include restructuring through Voluntary Administration or under Safe Harbour and the Small Business Restructuring Regime.

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* 15. To enter the draw to win a $1,000 Luxury Escapes voucher, please provide your details below.

You will also receive an exclusive copy of our 2024 Exit Smart Report and Dealmaking Insights Report.

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* 17. Where do you reside?


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Prize entry is open to all participants who complete the survey and answer question 15, 16 and 17. The competition concludes on 30 August 2024 at 4:59pm. William Buck's decision on the prize winner is final. William Buck will not be liable for any misadventure, accident, injury, loss or claim that may occur in the participation of the survey or whilst using the voucher.
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