num_pages: 304
description: No two exit experiences are exactly alike. Some people wind up happy with the process and satisfied with the way it turned out while others look back on it as a nightmare. The question I hope to answer in this book is why. What did the people with good exits do differently from those whod had bad exits?When pioneering business journalist and Inc. magazine editor at large Bo Burlingham wrote Small Giants  it became an instant classic for its original take on a common business problemhow to handle the pressure to grow.Now Burlingham is back to tackle an even more common problemhow to exit your company well. Sooner or later all entrepreneurs leave their businesses and all businesses get sold given away or liquidated. Whatever your preferred outcome you need to start planning for it while you still have time and options. The beautiful part is that if you start early enough the process will lead you to build a better stronger more resilient company as well as one with a higher market value. Unfortunately most owners dont start early enoughand pay a steep price for their procrastination.Burlingham interviewed dozens of entrepreneurs across a range of industries and identified eight key factors that determine whether owners are happy after leaving their businesses. His book showcases the insights exit plans and cautionary tales of entrepreneurs such asThrough such stories Burlingham offers an illuminating and inspirational guide to one of the most stressful and yet potentially rewarding processes business owners must go through. And he explores the emotional challenges they face at every step of the way.At the end of the day owning a business is about more than selling goods and services. Its about making choices that shape your entire life both professional and personal. Finish Big helps you figure out how to face your future with confidence and be able to someday look back on your journey with pride.
language: English
title: Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top
publisher: Portfolio