For many business owners, years are spent preparing the business for sale. Far less time is spent preparing for what comes next.

In a recent feature in The West Australian, Fitzpatricks Advice Partners Advisers Garry Symonds and Conlie Salvemini discussed “transition risk” and why the most important part of an exit strategy isn’t always financial.

Selling a business can create freedom, but it can also leave business owners navigating a significant shift in identity, purpose and routine.

As Garry notes, one of the most valuable pieces of advice can be the simplest: take a breath. The right decision isn’t always what comes next but giving yourself the time and space to work out what matters most.

Pleased to see this issue covered in The West Australian.