OPERATIONAL TRANSFER READINESS

Don't acquire a business you can't operate.

A transaction transfers ownership. It doesn't automatically transfer the access, authority and know-how needed to keep the business running.

Assess transfer exposure

THE HIDDEN WORK

Find what still depends on the founder.

  • Pre-close assessment of critical operational dependencies
  • Founder-held domains, accounts, approvals and relationships
  • Company ownership and control checks
  • Remediation checklist with owners and evidence
  • Day-1 readiness across banking, identity and operations
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EXAMPLE READINESS VIEW

A clearer handover starts with a measurable gap.

Illustrative transfer readiness

61%

Fictional sample progression, not a customer result.

Founder-owned domain
Company-controlled domain
Sole bank approver
Second approver verified
Personal SaaS ownership
Company-held account
Undocumented process
Documented process and owner

Supplier relationships without a secondary owner remain a separate handover item.

WHO IT HELPS

A common view for buyers, sellers and advisers.

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Buyers

Know what must be transferred and tested before Day 1.

Sellers

Reduce founder dependence before diligence surfaces it.

Advisers

Turn operational concerns into an actionable remediation list.

Make operational readiness visible before the handover.

Take the 10-minute assessment