One of the most important aspects of valuing a business is in the timing- you must have the will to do it now and carry this momentum forward. Even in times of feeling overwhelmed or burdened by day to day stress, unplanned events must be considered. 

In fact, in times of high stress it can become all the more frustrating to realize that you did not carefully plan for the future. Death or disability can come at any time, and not having thought in advance about how to deal with such challenges can prove very problematic for a business owner. Even when a key employee decides to leave the company, the impact can be felt throughout the business if you have not planning for these kinds of events before.

Even burnout can be challenging if you haven’t thought about bringing a successor in. Assembling a team to help you come up with a plan is an important part of the process. The return on your time in succession planning can be very rewarding, as any challenges faced in the future can be dealt with appropriately. Having these plans in place certainly makes business valuation easier.