The Energy Shock Before the Exit: Could Rising Oil Prices Reduce the Value of Your Business?
Buyers don't read a fuel cost spike as bad luck. They read it as a test of whether your business can protect its margin, and if you're planning to sell in the next 12 to 18 months, that test is already underway.
What's the Right Business Exit Strategy for You? Family Transfer vs. Management Buyout vs. Third-Party Sale, Compared
Each path trades off price, control, timeline, and legacy differently. The right choice depends on what you're actually optimizing for, not on which one feels expected.