Who can run my business after I retire?
Onward and Upward
For owners stepping back, selling, or handing off. We start with who stays, who leads, and what happens to the crew.
Built for owner-led companies of 10 to 150 employees.
Need help with the office side? Shared Services runs payroll, books, and the back office. Talent finds and places the leader.
How we work with owners and veterans
We bring the discipline we learned in uniform into the shop. We help a veteran buy the right company, then we stay and help them run it.
Owners get peace of mind that the business they built keeps going, and gets stronger.
Service doesn't end when the uniform comes off.It evolves.
The S.O.A.R. Framework
A simple map for veterans who want to own and run a business, and for owners ready to hand theirs off.
Start
Figure out if owning a business is right for you.
Operate
Run it well, with coaching and real help from us.
Acquire
Find a good company and take a hard look before you buy.
Retire
Owners step away knowing the business they built keeps going.
How we get veterans ready to run a company
Four steps, from an honest look at your strengths to the years after you close.
Know your strengths
We start with you. Our Entrepreneur in Residence program helps you see what you are good at and build on it.
Find the right company
We match a company that needs a leader with a leader who can run it.
Get the deal done
Looking under the hood, lining up the money, and closing, with us beside you.
Stick around after closing
Coaching and back-office help for years after the keys change hands.
Services and Talent
Help for owners and help for veterans. Straight talk, real operators.
Shared Services
Help with payroll, hiring, books, marketing, and the back office so you can keep the trucks rolling.
See Shared ServicesRetained Search
We find veteran leaders for the seats that keep your company running.
See Retained SearchTalent finds and places the leader. Shared Services runs payroll, books, and the back office. Different people; we name who does what up front.
Veteran looking to buy a business? See Acquisition Search
Trusted by owners and operators
What owners and veterans say
When we needed to find a CFO, we chose to partner with VXL because Troy dives deep to understand not just the skill but also the intangibles required to be a cultural fit. Troy found us the perfect candidate in days not weeks or months. I have personally recommended him to other CEOs.
I am grateful to VXL for helping me transition into the professional landscape by leveraging my veteran experience and leadership skills to find the right opportunity. With the guidance and professionalism of Troy Beane, I felt supported every step of the way, making placement post-military seamless and impactful.
I needed to understand the value of expanding beyond being an executive and moving into the world of ownership. I consulted VXL and received far more than what I needed. I was provided the understanding, but also guidance, mentorship, advice and insight, all to great success!
Ready to talk?
Whether you want to hire a leader, sell or hand off your company, or buy one as a veteran, give us a call.
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Onward and Upward