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Home » Authors » Kevin J. Kennedy
Kevin J. Kennedy

Kevin J. Kennedy

Kevin Kennedy is president of Beacon Exit Planning, LLC, a process consultant that provides written plans and support programs to private owners for succession and exiting their businesses.

 For more information, email KJKennedy@BeaconExitPlanning.com. 

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ARTICLES

exiting your business

Things To Understand Before Exiting Your Construction Business

Can You Afford Your Exit?
Kevin Kennedy
Kevin J. Kennedy
January 4, 2019
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Most owners continue to be stuck in their business until they can clearly see the path to replace their income and maintain their lifestyles in retirement.
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exiting your business

Finding Clarity in your Exit, Financial Future and Retirement

Getting "Un-Stuck" From Your Business
Kevin Kennedy
Kevin J. Kennedy
December 4, 2017
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The entire process of exit planning can be bogged down with the technical jargon of accounting, law, tax codes, estate planning, insurance and financial planning.
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business exit plan

Landmines in Your Business Exit

Kevin Kennedy
Kevin J. Kennedy
June 1, 2017
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Part one of a two part series that outlines some occupational hazards before selling the business.
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exit planning for your business

10 Things Every Owner Should Know About Succession Planning

An owner’s guide to planning a successful succession.
Kevin Kennedy
Kevin J. Kennedy
March 1, 2016
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The purpose of this article is to simply differentiate “exit planning” and “succession” and outline the main points for a CEO to remember when succession planning.
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exiting business

Saving Your Company Money

There are three main statistics to consider.
Kevin Kennedy
Kevin J. Kennedy
November 2, 2015
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This short article will share three business statistics you need to memorize to understand your risk if you ever intend to cash out.
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exiting your business

Creating a Strategy to Exit Your Business

Why Time is Your Best Friend
Kevin Kennedy
Kevin J. Kennedy
October 1, 2015
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Most owners cannot see the importance of planning and creating a strategy to exit their business.
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exiting your business

Preparing to Sell Your Company

Kevin Kennedy
Kevin J. Kennedy
August 1, 2015
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Ten sound business practices in preparing your company for a sale.
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Exiting Your Business

Planning for Retirement

When a Central Figure Leaves
Kevin Kennedy
Kevin J. Kennedy
June 1, 2015
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Is your company ready for your departure?
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Exiting Your Business
Exiting Your Business

The Strategic CEO vs. Tactical CEO

Kevin Kennedy
Kevin J. Kennedy
May 1, 2015
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Are you paid $200 an hour … or $25 an hour?
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Business value

Protecting the Value of Your Business

Invest in Yourself
Kevin Kennedy
Kevin J. Kennedy
April 1, 2015
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How to decrease taxes and increase savings to grow and protect the value of your business.
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