An infographic presenting a number of concerning facts regarding private business ownership and the lack a planning to achieve maximum value from the business. Includes selling a business, transition by inheritance, and continuity planning.

1. Tax plan Financial
plan
Unprepared
heirs
Other
Reasons For Failure
Business Succession Facts
Sell Inherit
5 million
businesses
Will go up for
sale in the next
5 years
Older Small Business Owners In Denial?
Only 20% of
businesses for
sale are sold
Will The Price
Meet Your
Financial Needs?
Only 30% of inherited
businesses survive into
the second generation
$885,000
50%
Owner’s Eggs All
In One Basket?
For more information on small business transition issues regarding business continuity,
inheritance, or sale visit
www.OhioBusinessHelp.com/business-transition/
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42% of owners plan to pass
their business on to their family
Make it to the
3rd generation
Source: Bank of America March 2013
Poor
communication
Two-thirds do not have a business succession plan
Over 60% do not know the value of their business
75% of owners have over half of their wealth in their business
Needed by a couple
65 years old in retirement