O

wning your own business can be one of the most satisfying 

experiences of your life.  You can follow your dream, earn a 

good living, provide employment for others, and maybe even 

make a difference in the world. But owning a business also 

entails a lot of responsibilities.  With proper planning, taking care of the 

things that matter most to your business- building a strong foundation, 

preparing for the future and taking care of your employees- can help you 

and your business thrive.

Preparing for the Future

You may want to stay in your business for 5, 10, or 20 plus years, but if adversity 

strikes or if you decide to embark on a new adventure, do you have a plan in 

place to help protect your business partners and family members? Here are some 

things to consider:

Who’s going to run your business?

If something happens to you, you might think your family would carry on the 

passion you put into your business. While this plan may work perfectly for 

some, in many cases, family members may not have the qualifi cations or desire 

to continue running the business and your co-owners may not welcome the idea 

of an unknown partner.

How might you exit your business?

Even though you aren’t thinking about this now, someday you may decide you’d like to

retire, work fewer hours, or sell the business. When that time comes, do you have an exit

strategy? The graphic below shows many of the elements involved in a successful exit plan. Which is the most important to you?

What’s your business worth?

Knowing the true value of your business is critical to proper 

business planning and achieving your personal goals. This is 

especially important when you want to retire or sell the business 

– and a business valuation will provide you with one of the details 

you need to plan the sale of your business. A business valuation 

can help:

• Ensure that your business and family are properly protected

• Plan for your retirement, your estate, and a buy/sell  

         agreement, if necessary

• Create a succession plan for the future of your business

• Prepare for taxable events

As a business owner, if things like this keep you up at 

night, it’s time to consult a professional.

Guiding Your Business Down the Right Path

Strategies for Business Owners

GPS for Your Business

Since the founding of Iron Plan Solutions Group, LLC (IPS), our strongest, lasting relationships have been built on the trust 

and confidence of our clientele.  We strive to understand your needs as a business owner in order to pave your company’s 

road to success.  

Quite often we identify problems you’re not even aware of.

Our consultation services provide you with specific solutions to manage your concerns and increase the efficiency of your business.

BUSINESS PLANNING

What does 

my ideal exit 

look like?

How do I begin 

to execute my 

plan?

What 

should I do 

to prepare 

my business 

for sale?

What                

is my business 

worth?

How do I 

protect my 

family?

How do I protect 

my business?

How do I 

grow wealth 

outside the 

business?

       How do

I grow my

business with 

an eye

toward my

      exit

         plan?

How do I prepare 

successor

management?

308 W. Government St. Pensacola, FL 32502   ◆   (850) 607-6064   ◆   support@myironplan.com

Areas of concentration include:

▶   Asset Protection
▶   Income Protection
▶   Tax Reduction Strategies
▶   Business Owner/Key Executives
▶   Succession Planning
▶   Executive benefits
▶   Buy/Sell Agreements
▶   Deferred Compensation
▶   Moving Assets from your balance sheet           
      to your personal financial statement

By taking into consideration your personal 

values and financial goals, we create and 

streamline your business’s needs.

Your comlimentary 

Business Valuation 

is waiting for you.

(850) 607-6064

www.MyIronPlan.com

308 Government Street | Pensacola, FL 32502

Mal & Martina Mason

How do I

grow my

business with an

eye toward

my exit

plan?

How do I

grow wealth

outside the

business?

How do I protect 

my business?

How do I

protect my

family?

What

is my business

worth?

What

should I do

to prepare

my business

for sale?

How do I begin

to execute my

plan?

How do I prepare 

successor

management?

What does 

my ideal exit 

look like?

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