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Your Valuation
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Selling, staying, or going employee-owned? Aha Planner helps advisors and owners get instant valuations, compare exit paths, and model scenarios.

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"It bridges the gap between learning and doing — empowering advisors to guide EO transitions and giving business owners a path to explore on their own."
— Evan Edwards, CEO

Built for the questions you're asking

What's my business worth? What exit paths are possible? What's financially realistic? Aha Planner answers these questions with instant valuations, scenario modeling, and side-by-side comparisons — all based on your real financials.

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Know Your Valuation — and What Drives It

Get a clear valuation estimate based on your financials, plus insights into what's helping or hurting your value.

Valuation Analysis
2

View Your Financials Like a Buyer

See recasted statements, key ratios, and 15-year forecasts — the way investors, lenders, and buyers see your business.

Financial Analysis Dashboard
3

Model 'What If' Scenarios

Test how changes in timing, margins, revenue, or financing affect your valuation and seller proceeds.

Scenario Modeling Tool
4

KPIs That Shape Your Future Value

Identify strengths and gaps. Your dashboard highlights the value drivers and risk factors buyers care about most.

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5

Compare Every Exit Path

Compare financial tradeoffs beyond price — including net present value (NPV) of seller proceeds across all options.

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Get instant explanations about your valuation, exit options, and employee ownership

Translate financial jargon into plain English — EBITDA multiples, exit structures, and more

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The value is clear

Traditional exit planning takes weeks and costs thousands. Aha Planner delivers immediate, data-backed insights — without sacrificing depth.

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Aha Planner

Cost$1,000 flat per business
TimelineInstant insights
Access12 months ongoing
ApproachMulti-path comparisons
ToolsInteractive dashboards
SupportAI-powered guidance
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Traditional Planning

Cost$5K–$15K+ upfront
Timeline6–8 weeks
AccessOne-time report
ApproachOften favors one path
ToolsStatic spreadsheets
SupportLimited ongoing help
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Whether you're planning your exit or guiding clients through theirs

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Business Owners & CEOs

Explore your exit options with confidence

Navigate your transition with data-driven clarity. Evaluate employee ownership, strategic sales, and other paths using your real financials.

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Instant business valuations
Compare all exit paths side-by-side
Model scenarios with your real financials

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Deliver professional exit analysis

Elevate your practice with comprehensive exit planning tools. Generate professional reports that help clients make informed decisions about their business transitions.

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Generate comprehensive client reports
15-year financial projections
Compare exit strategies with real data

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Combine legal expertise with financial clarity

Bridge the gap between legal structures and financial outcomes. Show clients the real-world impact of different ownership transitions with concrete numbers.

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Quantify financial impact of legal structures
Model ownership transitions with real valuations
Assess risks across different exit paths

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Expand your toolkit with EO insights

Add employee ownership to your advisory arsenal. Leverage advanced valuation methods to show clients how ESOPs and other EO structures compare to traditional exits.

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Compare ESOPs vs traditional exits
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Professional-grade exit insights at a fraction of traditional costs

Business Max

A full planning toolkit to prepare your business for transition.

$1000

per business annually
  • Everything in Business Valuation, plus:
  • Complete valuation with 21 KPIs, financial feasibility of exit options, scenario modeling, and more with Aha Planner
  • Access data on market comps transactions

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Unlock full visibility, generate reports, and grow your business.

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  • Everything in Advisor Free, plus:
  • Unlimited valuations for prospects and clients
  • Market comps and debt capacity analysis
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For Business Owners
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What is Aha Planner and how does it work?

Aha Planner is an AI-powered exit planning tool that helps you assess your business's current value, explore exit options, and model future scenarios. Connect QuickBooks, upload documents, or manually enter financial data to generate instant reports on valuation, exit strategies, and financial projections—all guided by Zolid AI.

Unlike traditional services or simple calculators, Aha Planner brings everything together in one platform: multiple valuation methods, dynamic scenario modeling, side-by-side comparisons of exit options (including employee ownership), and ongoing AI guidance as your business evolves.

Get started with Aha Planner today or to see the platform in action.

2

How accurate are the business valuations provided by Aha Planner?

Aha Planner provides indicative valuations using multiple industry-standard methodologies and real market data. While not formal appraisals, these valuations give you reliable benchmarks for decision-making using your financials and industry comparables.

Our approach includes DCF and capitalization methods, market comparable analysis, debt capacity modeling, and automated EO viability checks. The platform delivers personalized insights through scenario modeling and "what-if" tools that show what drives your business value. It's dynamic and editable—perfect for real conversations with clients at any stage of the exit planning process.

3

Can Aha Planner help my business at any stage?

Yes. Whether you're not planning to exit soon, operating at a loss, or just starting to think about succession, Aha Planner helps you:

  • Understand what drives your business value today
  • Identify improvement opportunities and track progress over time
  • Explore turnaround scenarios and strategic options
  • Plan 5 years ahead (as succession planners recommend)
  • Make strategic decisions that increase your future exit value

See it in action for yourself. now—no commitment, no credit card required.

4

Can Aha Planner help me understand employee ownership options?

Aha Planner includes detailed financial analysis, comparing employee ownership against other exit strategies with side-by-side financial projections, debt capacity analysis and more backed by your financial data.

For most ESOPs and EOTs, employees contribute —the company facilitates the purchase using future cash flow. It's essentially a new benefit for employees while providing business owners with a successful exit strategy.

5

Will Zolidar support my transition to employee ownership?

Yes, completely. Zolidar is designed to guide you through the entire employee ownership journey, from initial exploration to final execution. Aha Planner is built to support the planning phase by analyzing financial feasibility, valuation scenarios, and EO viability for your specific exit-planning stage.

For owners who select employee ownership, Zolidar will help you form a team of experienced EO practitioners, align with financiers, and serve as your software platform for efficiently executing transitions to ESOPs, EOTs, or Co-ops.

For Advisors
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Which advisors benefit from Zolidar?

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What's included in my Aha Planner report?

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You can also connect with other business owners exploring employee ownership and find experienced practitioners through The Grid, our free professional community.

Zolidar supports a wide range of professionals in the exit planning process:

  • Business Consultants – Estimate business value, assess risks, and gauge fit for employee ownership models
  • Financial Planners & CPAs – Compare transition plans, liquidity projections, and EO feasibility
  • Lawyers – Model financial impact of different ownership structures and transition strategies
  • Employee Ownership Facilitators – Build client conviction and comfort in EO exit paths

Advisor Premium Benefits:

  • Unlimited Aha Planner valuations for all your clients
  • 30% referral program – earn $300 on every Business Max plan through your unique link
  • Live collaboration – work through reports together in real-time, like Google Docs for exit planning
  • Advisor dashboard – manage all clients from one login with clear process visibility

At $3,000/year, Advisor Premium pays for itself through unlimited valuations and referral income, making it affordable to use with every prospective client just starting their exit journey.

Ready to get started? Book a demo or sign up for Advisor Premium to learn how Zolidar can help you guide clients from early interest to confident action.

2

How does Aha Planner enhance my client work?

Aha Planner gives advisors a powerful, centralized tool to guide business owners through complex exit decisions. You can easily generate valuations, compare exit options, and model custom scenarios—all tailored to each of your client's financials.

It helps you lead more strategic conversations, backed by clear, data-driven insights. Whether you're preparing for a client meeting or exploring "what if" paths together, Aha Planner saves time, builds trust, and supports better outcomes.

3

What support and training does Zolidar provide?

We provide comprehensive training resources, best practices guides, and ongoing support to help you maximize the platform's value in your client work.

Through The Grid, our free professional community, you can:

  • Network and build your reputation – Showcase your expertise and connect with other professionals in the EO space
  • Connect with business owners – Find clients ready for EO transitions and expand your practice
  • Access curated resources – Thoughtfully organized information on employee ownership, exit planning, and industry best practices
  • Share insights – Contribute your expertise and learn from other experienced practitioners

Additional support includes:

  • Platform training and best practices guides
  • Ongoing customer support for technical questions
  • Regular updates on new features and capabilities

Contact us for personalized training sessions or specific questions about maximizing Zolidar's value for your advisory practice.

4

Can advisors use Zolidar for multiple clients?

Yes! Advisor Premium is designed for professionals who support multiple clients. You can manage all your clients from one dashboard, create dedicated reports, invite users, and collaborate with teammates and clients—seamlessly. Sign up for Advisor Premium or book a demo to see it in action.

  • Business valuation using multiple industry-standard methods
  • Recasted financial statements with 15-year projections
  • Exit options comparison including M&A, employee ownership, and succession planning
  • Scenario modeling to test "what-if" changes in revenue, costs, or market conditions
  • Key performance indicators showing what drives (or hurts) your business value
  • Zolid AI for ongoing questions and curated resources related to exit planning
  • Market comparables analysis to benchmark your business against similar companies in your industry
  • Advisor collaboration in real-time, allowing advisors and clients to review reports together, leave comments, and co-analyze results

See it in action for yourself. Try our demo now—no commitment, no credit card required.

2

How do I input my financial data into Aha Planner?

  • QuickBooks Integration: Connect your account for automatic data import
  • File Upload: Upload financial statements from other accounting systems
  • Manual Entry: Input key financial figures directly into our guided forms

Your report generates instantly after data entry—no weeks-long wait like traditional services.

3

What does it cost to use Zolidar products?

For business owners, our Business Max plan is $1,000/year and includes full Aha Planner access with guided support, complete reports, and expert consultation.

For advisors, our Advisor Premium plan is $3,000/year and provides unlimited client accounts, advanced analytics, and enhanced commission structure.

We also offer entry-level plans starting at $500/year for business owners. Fee waivers are available at Zolidar's discretion. Apply for a fee waiver.

For complete pricing details and plan comparisons, visit our Pricing page.

4

How does Zolidar ensure data privacy?

We take your privacy seriously. Any information you share with us is stored securely and used only to support your experience on Zolidar. We never sell your data, and we won't share it with third parties unless you explicitly give us permission. Your information stays private unless you decide to share it.

When using Zolidar's AI tools, your data remains confidential. Zolidar uses secure APIs from trusted providers like Google, OpenAI and Anthropic, who do not store your information or use it to train their models. We never share your data with consumer-facing tools, and our use is fully compliant with their privacy policies. You're in control, and your data is protected.

You can read more in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. If you have specific questions, you can reach us through our contact form.

5

How should I get started with Zolidar?

We recommend starting with the free Day Zero Guide to explore your exit options. Then dive deeper with the Aha Planner to understand your business valuation and assess the financial viability of each exit option.

You can also connect with other business owners and advisors in The Grid for additional support and community insights.

6

Can I talk to a real person for help with employee ownership, exit planning, or Zolidar products?

Yes! You can talk to real people for help. Here's how:

Contact Zolidar

Our team is here to help with technical support, product questions, employee ownership guidance, and exit planning. We can point you in the right direction and help you get started.

Ways to reach us:

  1. Book a Call: https://calendly.com/sk-zolidar-euea/zolidar-demo?hide_gdpr_banner=1 to speak directly with our team about employee ownership options, get a product demo, or discuss how Zolidar can help with your exit planning needs.
  2. Phone: +1 (650) 977-4744 - Calls go to voicemail, and we'll return your call. Please leave a detailed message with your name, contact information, and what you'd like to discuss.
  3. Contact Form: Use the "Get in Touch" form at the bottom of most pages for general inquiries or feedback.

We can help with:

  1. Technical support and product questions
  2. Guidance on using Zolidar's tools (Day Zero Guide, Aha Planner, Zolid AI)
  3. General information about employee ownership and exit planning
  4. Product demos and onboarding help
  5. Connecting you with the right resources for your situation

Or Connect with Professionals in The Grid

If you want to explore working with advisors on your own, The Grid https://zolidar.com/grid is our community directory of professionals who specialize in employee ownership and business succession planning. You can browse profiles, search by expertise or location, and reach out to professionals directly.

Note: While Zolid AI can answer many questions immediately, it's an AI assistant, not a real person. For personalized guidance or complex situations, we recommend starting with our team—we can help determine the best path forward for your needs.