A strong exit strategy has almost nothing to do with selling soon — and everything to do with building a business that gives you options.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Investing in a surgery center is a commitment. It carries with it obligations as well as opportunities. For example, many surgery centers require that all investors agree not to invest in competing ...

Bill Belichick coached the Patriots for 24 seasons. He may not finish one at the college level. It sounds as if there’s a non-zero chance he doesn’t finish the current week. Andrew Jones of ...

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 ...