Jessica Fialkovich

Founder and President of Exit Factor at Exit Factor

Entrepreneur Leadership Network® Contributor

Jessica Fialkovich is the founder and president of Exit Factor, a growing franchise brand of trusted advisors and consultants who assist entrepreneurs in preparing their businesses for sale and maximizing their value.

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Business Operations & Logistics

When’s the Best Time to Sell Your Business? Here’s What I Tell My Clients (And It’s Not When You Think)

Don't let outside noise impact your exit plan and consider talking to an expert who can help guide you during both good and uncertain economic times.

Building a Business

Want to Maximize the Sale Price of Your Business? Start with These 5 Value Drivers

Even if your business is in good shape, you won't significantly increase its valuation unless you start making improvements at least three years in advance.

Thought Leaders

How to Know When It’s Time to Sell Your Business — Before It’s Too Late

It's not always simple to recognize when it's time to move on. Here are three signs to look for to help you make the decision.

Building a Business

Why The Biggest Opportunity for Young Entrepreneurs to Buy a Business Is Here — And Why You Should Act Now

Boomer-owned businesses tend to be in better financial and operational shape than others; the longer it's been in operation, the better its track record.

Building a Business

When Should You Get Your Business Ready to Sell? The Best Time to Start Is Now — Here’s Why.

Having a clear exit timeline ensures you're always prepared, whether you're targeting a specific sale date or need to adapt due to unforeseen circumstances.

Building a Business

How AI Innovation Can Drive Business Growth and Exit Success

It's the kind of AI power that can significantly increase the value of a business preparing for sale.

Building a Business

Looking to Sell Your Company? Here’s a Potentially Lucrative Exit Plan Every Business Needs to Consider.

Selling to a private equity firm while remaining involved during the growth phase could be the strategy you need — if you're willing to lose everything to try to hit that mark.

Building a Business

I Have Seen Million-Dollar Businesses Crumble Because They Didn’t Have a Succession Plan. Here’s How to Ensure Your Legacy Doesn’t Go Down The Drain.

If you want to be on the positive side of those numbers, you need to start planning the succession almost as soon as you start or acquire the business.

Business Plan

How to Tell Employees You’re Selling The Business

Thoughtful preparation, strategic communication and professional guidance are the keys to successfully supporting staff when exiting a business.

Building a Business

3 Non-Financial Factors That Could Impact Your Business’ Value

For healthy companies that want to maximize their value, the qualitative indicators can be bundled into three main categories.

Jessica Fialkovich

More From Jessica Fialkovich

When’s the Best Time to Sell Your Business? Here’s What I Tell My Clients (And It’s Not When You Think)

Want to Maximize the Sale Price of Your Business? Start with These 5 Value Drivers

How to Know When It’s Time to Sell Your Business — Before It’s Too Late

Why The Biggest Opportunity for Young Entrepreneurs to Buy a Business Is Here — And Why You Should Act Now

When Should You Get Your Business Ready to Sell? The Best Time to Start Is Now — Here’s Why.

How AI Innovation Can Drive Business Growth and Exit Success

Looking to Sell Your Company? Here’s a Potentially Lucrative Exit Plan Every Business Needs to Consider.

I Have Seen Million-Dollar Businesses Crumble Because They Didn’t Have a Succession Plan. Here’s How to Ensure Your Legacy Doesn’t Go Down The Drain.

How to Tell Employees You’re Selling The Business

3 Non-Financial Factors That Could Impact Your Business’ Value

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