According to a 2025 survey by the Exit Planning Institute, 58 percent of Baby Boomer entrepreneurs said they expected to sell their companies within five years. But just 14 percent considered creating ...

It may seem crazy to start a business with the end in mind, but thinking about your exit first will have tax benefits and ease crisis management down the line.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Most business owners are focused on growth, impact, and ...

A business exit strategy is a plan that a business owner or entrepreneur establishes to sell their ownership in a company to investors or another company, or to cease operations entirely. An effective ...

Exit strategies allow business owners and investors to sell or transfer ownership of assets or companies. They can use these strategies when seeking to retire, cash out or shift focus to new ventures.

If you’re like many business owners, your focus is on the day-to-day operations. Thinking about the "next chapter" is something you know you should do, but it keeps being put off. Yet, if you don’t ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Having a well-defined exit strategy from day one is essential and gives entrepreneurs the power to dictate how they leave their business, ...

A majority of older entrepreneurs plan to sell their businesses within five years. Few have made preparations to ensure a smooth transition. The Baby Boomers still in the workforce are now between 61 ...