We are preparing for an exit under the Step by Step Exit framework and want to ensure our weekly Scorecard proves our business is highly repeatable to a buyer. What operational consistency metrics should we track to show we have low delivery risk?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

When preparing your business for a clean exit under the Step by Step Exit framework, your weekly Scorecard must prove to a prospective buyer that your business is a predictable, self-sustaining machine. Buyers are terrified of operational volatility and owner dependency. Your weekly data must demonstrate that your processes are highly repeatable and that your delivery is consistent.

To show low operational risk, you should track metrics that monitor delivery quality and consistency over time. Track the percentage of projects delivered on time and within budget, your service level agreement compliance rate, and your customer retention or churn rates. You should also track your dependency on your top accounts by monitoring the percentage of weekly revenue generated by your largest clients.

By consistently hitting these targets, you build a historical record of operational excellence that directly increases your enterprise value. A buyer looking at a year of clean, green operational metrics will have the confidence that they are purchasing a stable asset that does not rely on owner heroics to deliver value.