When selling isn’t an option — Alternative strategies to recoup your investment

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Abstract: Some business owners expect to sell their companies when they retire. But in the current business climate, owners can’t rely on getting top dollar for their investment. This article notes that business owners may benefit from considering alternative exit strategies such as joint ventures, management buyouts, or employee stock option (ESOP) plans. The article looks at some creative exit strategies to enable business owners to avoid selling their business interests for less than a fair price.