7 Things to Do Before You List Your Business

1. Clean up your P&L. Separate personal expenses and get 12+ months of clean books.
2. Document your SOPs. Buyers pay for transferability.
3. Diversify traffic. Reduce single-channel dependence.
4. Stabilize suppliers. Lock in contracts and lead times.
5. Reduce owner dependence. Delegate before you sell.
6. Protect your IP. Register trademarks; consolidate accounts.
7. Know your numbers. Be ready to defend every line item.

Do these and you'll be better placed to command a higher multiple and a faster close.