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The Readiness Lab Blog

Insights and ideas for business owners building real enterprise value—before, during, and beyond the exit.

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Why Your Readiness Score Matters More Than Your Valuation

Most business owners think their valuation is the ultimate scorecard. But a valuation is just a snapshot in time. The Readiness Quotient™ goes deeper: it measures how prepared your business really is across seven categories, gives you a roadmap to improve, and builds the confidence buyers want to see.

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Aaron Stevens Aaron Stevens

Some Exciting News from Agora: Same Mission, Sharper Tools

Agora’s mission remains unchanged—but the way we deliver it just leveled up. Discover our refined look, the launch of the Readiness Quotient™, the formalized Readiness Roadmap™, and the addition of Jessica Archer to our world-class advisory team.

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