Many business owners expect selling their company to fund retirement. Learn why business readiness is the missing piece of ...

According to the Conway Center for Family Business, family businesses account for 64% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), yet 57% of family businesses have no formal succession plan. 1 While the ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill ...

Writing a business plan not only helps you stay on track as you start a new business, but it can also help you secure funding. You can create one from scratch with a simple template, but business plan ...

Business owners face unique estate-planning challenges that require specialized strategies to protect accumulated wealth, minimize tax exposure and ensure the successful transition of the business to ...

You’re set on becoming a franchisee. You may think it’s time to call a franchisor, tell them you’re interested, and get funding from your local bank, right? Wrong. If you’re considering buying a ...

Personal plans are often the last type of plan a business owner considers, if at all. Millennials value work-life balance, and starting with a personal plan can help you achieve it. Personal planning ...

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Estate planning may not be a topic you want to think about, but it's essential for small-business owners. Besides a will, you may also benefit from setting up a revocable living trust. Be sure to ...

October 24, 2025 - As part of the so-called "Silver Tsunami," around 41% of all privately owned businesses in the United States are owned by Baby Boomers (birthdates between 1946 and 1964) with ...

Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the impact of technology on contemporary arts and culture.