Small business owners approaching retirement lack a structured, realistic exit plan because their financial records are messy and they cannot get a clean business valuation for sale.

No existing solution helps small business owners systematically clean up financial records and position their business for sale while working around their ingrained habits and lifestyle commitments.

Opp. Score

Severity

4High

Willingness to Pay

implied

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May 19, 2026

App Concept

ExitReady Advisor

ExitReady Advisor is a guided software platform that helps small business owners prepare their business for sale. It provides a step-by-step checklist to clean up books, document processes, and generate exit-ready financial reports, with personalized coaching to overcome behavioral resistance.

Key Features

Guided financial cleanup with automated bookkeeping checks
Exit readiness score and actionable improvement plan
Customizable exit timeline and milestone tracking
Integration with QuickBooks, Xero, and bank feeds
Valuation estimator and deal structure simulator
Secure document vault for buyer due diligence

Target Users: Small business owners (revenue $500k-$5M) in field services, construction, home services, and similar industries who are 3-10 years from retirement

Revenue Model: $199/mo subscription with $99/mo for basic plan; premium tier includes 1-on-1 coach calls for $499/mo

Part of App Idea

MentorMatch On-Demand

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