We are starting our EOS journey with an eye toward selling our company in five years, but we do not know how to prioritize which core processes to document first to build maximum transferable value. How do we apply a high-leverage approach to our Process Component?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

If you are preparing your business for a clean exit, you cannot waste time documenting every minor procedure in your company. Instead, you must apply a high-leverage approach to the EOS Process Component to document only your core processes. Identify the core processes that drive eighty percent of your business value, such as your marketing process, sales process, operations process, and billing process. Keep your documentation simple and practical. Each process should be captured in a high-level document that is easy to read and follow. Focus on the major steps, the handoffs, and the key metrics for each process. Once documented, you must ensure these processes are followed by everyone in the organization. A business that runs predictably on documented, repeatable processes is far more attractive to buyers because it proves the operations do not depend on the founder. You can also leverage AI tools to help monitor process compliance and automate repetitive tasks within these core workflows. By focusing on simplifying and scaling your core processes, you build a clean, self-sustaining business that commands a premium valuation.