Leaving a business

Whether you’re thinking of selling your business or considering leaving, it’s vital you make the necessary preparations. Implementing systems and processes, doing your homework before a sale and creating an exit strategy before you leave can help you recoup what you’ve invested.

Creating an exit strategy

To make sure you realise the value you’ve invested in your business, it’s important to plan the right exit strategy as opposed to simply walking away.

• Read more about creating an exit strategy

Selling your business

If you’re preparing to sell your business, this guide will help you source the information and expertise you need to make the most out of the sale.

• Read more about selling your business

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Business toolkit

• Cash flow tracker
• Red tape checklist
• Financial plan template
• Business plan toolkit
• Finance

Business essentials

• Meet with a financial planner
• EFTPOS and merchant services
• NetBank for business
• Use your own cash with Debit MasterCard
• Car and equipment finance

Expert advice & insight

• Business Sales Indicator
• Business insights
• BetterBusiness
• Business finance

Important information 
As this advice has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs, you should, before acting on the advice, consider its appropriateness to your circumstances. All products mentioned on this web page are issued by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia; view our Financial Services Guide (PDF 59kb).