Why Succession Planning is Essential for Business Growth and Enterprise Value
Business owners often think succession planning is only about preparing for retirement. In reality, it is the key to unlocking the next stage of growth. Companies that evolve beyond owner dependence, build strong leadership benches, and implement scalable systems not only grow faster but also increase their enterprise value. At Athena, we partner with owners as private, non-equity business partners, helping them strengthen leadership, align systems, and prepare for succession or exit.
Mastering Mergers and Acquisitions: Navigating Growth and Ownership for WBEs
Mergers and acquisitions can transform women-owned businesses, but only when approached with strategy, preparation, and discipline. This white paper, inspired by the recent WBEC-West Colorado Forum featuring Paige Goss and Nicole Marsh, explores why founders pursue M&A, the lessons learned from real-world transactions, and how building enterprise value through recurring revenue, clean financials, strong teams, and efficient processes directly increases valuation. Discover what it takes to prepare your company for growth or exit, and why the most important step is creating a business that thrives without you at the center.