Is your business best-in-class?
Also known as BIC, these companies have market value in the top 85% of their industry. They command high acquisition multiples from a broad range of buyers because of their strategic growth capacity and repeatable operations that maintain exit readiness.
Strategic Growth Advising
Strategic growth capacity is the ability of a business to grow profitably and sustainably by having the right people, processes, resources, and strategy in place to support its next stage of growth.
AFI’s strategic growth advising prepares your people and processes to meet every milestone will a commitment to work toward the next. Additionally, strategic growth advising exponentially increases your business’s market value.
20%-30%
of owners are who list their
business actually sell
80%
of owners are left without a way to harvest
the wealth trapped in their company
Operational Guidance
Repeatable operations are the systems, processes, and accountability that enable a business to consistently deliver results, no matter who's doing the work. Best in class companies depend on systems, not on the owner.
AFI's operational guidance leads you and your team through the work of turning critical business activities into documented, repeatable processes that improve consistency, scalability, and transferability.
Systems set you free
Owner dependence is a crutch that limits your business's potential. Value is created for future owners through strategic vision from the founder/CEO.
Grow on purpose
A clear strategy that replaces guesswork with direction.
Unlock the value you've built
Find what your business is really worth and put it to work.
Build a business that runs without you
The clearest sign you're exit ready.
AFI works with owners ready to grow with intention and build lasting wealth.
Control your optionsEstablish Exit Readiness
Exit readiness is your ability to confidently pursue the right ownership transition when the time is right. Best in class businesses can thrive without their current owner. AFI's exit readiness advising builds on your strategic growth and repeatable operations to strengthen the company for ownership transfer or restructuring.
We help you understand your options, prepare for transition, and harness the personal wealth locked in your business.
Choose your exit.
Selling isn't the only path. AFI helps you understand your options and prepare your business for the transition you choose.
Sell to a strategic buyer
A competitor or industry player who sees value in your operations, clients, or team.
Sell to private equity
A financial buyer seeking a strong platform or add-on. Requires solid financials and clean operations.
Transfer to family or employees
Pass the business to valued employees or the next generation. Requires planning, structure, and honest conversations.
Expand revenue and profit growth
Create pathways to increase quality of revenue and predictably expand profit margins and business value.
Step back from operations
Remain an owner while removing yourself from day-to-day operations. Build a business that works without you.
Strategic capacity growth is centered on building a high value asset that is market ready and transferable
Your investment of time and resources returns exponential multiples on the personal wealth embedded in your business.