"Make Your Company Scalable and Saleable" by Mike Huey is the essential guide for business owners aiming for high-valuation growth and a successful exit strategy. This book provides a practical roadmap for maximizing your company's value, whether your goal is rapid expansion or a lucrative sale. Learn proven methods for process excellence, streamlining operations and empowering your team. Explore various strategic scaling options, from organic growth to mergers and acquisitions. Finally, master the complexities of selling your business, understanding different exit strategies and leveraging expert resources. Filled with actionable insights and real-world examples, this book empowers you to unlock your company's full potential and achieve your ultimate business objectives.

Review Make Your Company Scalable and Saleable
"Make Your Company Scalable and Saleable" by Mike Huey isn't your typical dense, academic business textbook. Instead, it's a refreshing breath of fresh air – a practical, concise guide that gets straight to the point. Reading it felt like having a conversation with a seasoned mentor who's seen it all, offering valuable insights without the overwhelming jargon or fluff that often bogs down similar books. Huey’s years of experience clearly shine through, making the advice feel grounded and actionable.
I appreciated the book’s straightforward approach. It covers a wide range of crucial topics, from refining internal processes and fostering a culture of accountability, to exploring diverse growth strategies (organic expansion, joint ventures, M&A, franchising – the works!). The depth of coverage surprised me given the book’s relatively compact size. Rather than offering superficial overviews, each area receives enough attention to provide a solid understanding and spark ideas for immediate implementation.
What truly sets this book apart is its focus on building a business that’s not just successful now, but also primed for future success, whether through expansion or a strategic sale. Too many entrepreneurs get caught up in the daily grind, overlooking the bigger picture. Huey expertly guides you through the process of evaluating your current business structure, identifying areas for improvement, and strategically planning for the future, making exit strategies a tangible and less daunting prospect.
The advice provided isn't just theoretical; it's peppered with practical examples and actionable steps, making it easy to translate the concepts into tangible improvements for your own business. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur looking to refine your approach or a newer business owner just starting out, there's plenty to glean from this book. It's a fantastic 101 course in comprehensively running a business, touching on elements often overlooked in the pursuit of immediate revenue growth. It effectively bridges the gap between day-to-day operations and long-term strategic planning, something I found incredibly valuable.
I particularly liked how the author addresses different exit strategies with clarity and practicality, demystifying a process that can often seem intimidating. The book doesn’t shy away from the complexities involved but presents them in a digestible manner, empowering you to confidently navigate this crucial phase of your business journey. Ultimately, "Make Your Company Scalable and Saleable" provides a valuable roadmap for building a strong, resilient, and ultimately, highly valuable business. It's a book I'll be returning to frequently as a reference, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone serious about building a thriving and potentially sellable company.
Information
- Dimensions: 6 x 0.43 x 9 inches
- Language: English
- Print length: 187
- Publication date: 2024
Book table of contents
- Introduction
- Section 1. Getting Ready to be Scalable and Saleable
- Chapter 1. Leadership
- Chapter 2. Processes: Part 1
- Chapter 3. Processes: Part 2
- Chapter 4. Processes: Part 3
- Chapter 5. Accountability
- Chapter 6. Ownership Independence
- Section 2: Scalable
- Chapter 7. Funding Growth: Cash Vs. Debt Vs Investors
- Chapter 8. Scale Option: Organic
- Chapter 9. Scale Option: Joint Ventures
- Chapter 10. Scale Option: Mergers and Acquitions
- Chapter 11. Scale Option: Franchising
- Chapter 12. Do You Really Want to Scale
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