The lenders who now own the iconic retailer won't be selling Bergdorf Goodman.

A good exit plan should create clarity quickly, then convert that clarity into actions that increase options and value.

Don't wait until health or burnout forces you to make succession decisions under pressure, especially if you don't plan to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. John Hall covers entrepreneurial topics that help companies grow. Most entrepreneurs have a vested interest in making their ...

In the United States, 8 out of every 10 businesses will never sell because their owners have not prepared the companies for their departure. There are over 128,000 plumbing companies in the United ...

Few advisors have a formalized succession plan in place. But when advisors finally do commit to planning their exit, experts say the difference between a stalled exercise and a successful transition ...

As many small business owners prepare to sell or close their businesses, it’s important to have an exit plan in place. Courtney Kincaid, the President and CEO of the Indiana CPA Society, says exit ...

There are over 117,000 air conditioning and heating contractor companies in the United States, and one thing all of those owners have in common is that they will one day exit their business. The ...

Smart founders don’t wait until they’re ready to sell to think about an exit. They build companies designed to scale and create leverage long before a transaction is on the table. Exit thinking is not ...

The tax year reset is in sight, making this time of year a key strategic window for business owners to consider their exit plans. There are material considerations, with the timing of your sale ...