Key Person Risk is the risk that the business may lose value or performance if an essential founder, employee, contractor, or relationship leaves.

What Does Key Person Risk Mean?

The risk that the business may lose value or performance if an essential founder, employee, contractor, or relationship leaves.

Why Is Key Person Risk Important When Selling an Online Business?

This term can affect how buyers evaluate risk, value, transferability, payment structure, or the practical completion of an online business acquisition. Founders should understand it before entering negotiations or signing transaction documents.

Related Terms

• Founder Dependency
• Transferability
• Management Team
• Transition Period
• Risk

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