Don't buy a small business without reading about Key Employees!!!
April 23, 2025
by a professional in New York, NY, USA
One key employee should not control your entire business
I worked on a deal for a $5 million company.
Everything looked solid until we asked one question.
What happens if your manager quits?
The owner had no answer. Nothing was written down. No backup plan. That risk scared the buyer. The deal nearly died.
If one person walks and your business falls apart, your valuation drops fast.
Want to make your business more valuable?
Document key processes
Cross-train your team
Make sure no one person holds the entire operation together
Buyers pay for systems, not for risk.
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