When the time comes to exit an organization, Detroit and Michigan business owners need a comprehensive exit plan to follow. This not only helps provide a seamless leadership transition, minimization of disruptions, and continuity, but also provides additional benefits to the business owner. Careful attention is paid to securing their financial future through comprehensive planning, including financial and tax optimization, preserving their legacy, and building a consistent and stable future. Since exit planning is a comprehensive process that requires a variety of skills and disciplines, it is essential to work with an experienced, qualified advisor who can guide you through the process.
KatzAbosch has significant experience guiding Detroit and Michigan businesses and organizations through the exit planning process. Our team has decades of experience working with business owners to prepare the company for the exit event. From the initial exit-readiness assessment to succession planning and post-transaction planning, our team brings together tax, accounting, and valuation experts to add an additional dimension of value. Beyond this, team members have earned both the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) certifications. The result is a proven process backed by knowledge and experienced advisors.
Exit Planning Services
KatzAbosch provides exit planning services to businesses and organizations from our Baltimore offices. Interested in learning more about the exit planning services offered to companies in Detroit and Michigan? Complete the form below, and a team member will follow up shortly.
The small business community in Detroit is a vital and increasingly dynamic part of the city’s broader economic resurgence, characterized by a strong entrepreneurial spirit, deep neighborhood ties, and growing institutional support. While Detroit’s economy has long been associated with large-scale manufacturing, its small business base has expanded significantly in recent years, particularly across retail, food and beverage, construction trades, creative services, and personal care industries. Many of these businesses are locally owned and rooted in the city’s diverse communities, contributing not only to economic activity but also to neighborhood identity and revitalization.
A defining feature of Detroit’s small business ecosystem is the emphasis on inclusive entrepreneurship, with a high concentration of minority- and women-owned businesses. Local organizations such as Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and TechTown Detroit play a central role in supporting startups and small enterprises through grant programs, mentorship, and access to capital. In addition, initiatives backed by corporate partners and philanthropic foundations have helped expand access to funding for historically underserved entrepreneurs, addressing long-standing capital gaps that once limited small business formation and growth in the city.
