Maintain a complete SOP library
A complete SOP library is one of the most attractive things a buyer can see — it proves the business can run without its current people. It's the operating manual that makes the company transferable.
Do this
- Pull all your SOPs into one organized, searchable library.
- Cover every department: delivery, sales, money, admin.
- Review and update them on a schedule so they stay accurate.
- Make sure a new owner could operate from them alone.
SOP Library Checklist
- One organized home for all SOPs
- Coverage across every department
- Each SOP dated and version-current
- Scheduled review cycle
- Usable by someone brand new to the business
