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Private Companies – Shareholder v Company Objectives

by Ian Smith | Oct 15, 2010 | Exiting your business, Management Help, Maximize exit proceeds, Mentoring, Operational Tips, Strategy

As my friend Jane Johnson wrote on her blog last year – the majority of boomer wealth in the US today is held in 12 million privately owned businesses and 70% are expected to change hands [or try to change hands] in the next 10 to 15 years! With the economy...

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