Exit Strategies

Are You a Small Business Owner or an Entrepreneur?
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Are You a Small Business Owner or an Entrepreneur?

The fact is, all business owners are entrepreneurs.
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3 Signs It's Time to Move on From Your Startup (and How to Get That Move Started)

You'd think you'd have your exit strategy planned 10 years in advance of a sale. Unfortunately, most founders don't.
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After the Exit Ramp: Preparing for a Smooth Reentry Into the Workforce

After the Exit Ramp: Preparing for a Smooth Reentry Into the Workforce

Technology moves fast and people who have left jobs to raise children may be left behind. But there are ways to catch up.
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Your Startup Is Dying -- Now What?

Your Startup Is Dying -- Now What?

At a certain point, your best move is to admit defeat and move on.
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Why You Should Resist the Allure of an Early Exit

Why You Should Resist the Allure of an Early Exit

Startups that are ready to become global brands don't have to settle -- they simply need to put their own plans first and build the future they see for themselves.
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