Built with grit.
Ready for
what’s next?
You built a business people count on. Give your next chapter the same care you give your craft.
Explore a possible sale of your trade business, with a practical plan for your crew, customers and future.
Good preparation protects the next chapter.
Start with the
work you know.
Every trade runs differently. Choose your area to see a preparation guide built around the way your business works.
HVAC
Maintenance agreements, service teams and installations.
Plumbing
Service work, recurring customers and project mix.
Electrical
Crew capability, qualifications and project backlog.
Roofing
Replacement, repair and installation operations.
Specialist trade services
Expertise, systems and customer continuity.
Compliance services
Expert guidance, software and outsourced regulatory management.
Your next chapter.
Start with a clear picture.
Choose a topic and build your preparation list. You can explore at your own pace, without sharing business details.
Talk through my optionsKeep the service engine visible.
Show how the business wins work, keeps technicians productive and earns repeat customers.
- Separate service agreements from one-off installation revenue.
- List technician roles, qualifications and the work you still handle.
- Gather job costing, backlog and customer concentration records.
Your preparation checklist
Use these four starting points for your own planning.
Your selections stay in this page and reset when you leave.
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ServiceExits network.
TradeExits is part of ServiceExits. Find preparation guidance for the work you do, from skilled trades to specialist service businesses.
A few things
worth knowing.
Do I need to be ready to sell?
No. Preparation can begin before you choose a timeline. Start by organizing the business records and thinking about your priorities.
Does this checklist value my business?
No. It helps you prepare information for a future conversation. A human advisor would need to look closely at the business, its financials and the terms of a potential transaction.
What happens when I use this guide?
You can switch topics, mark items and download a text checklist. No business details are requested and no inquiry is submitted by these controls.
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