“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat. “I don’t much care where—”said Alice. “Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,” said the Cat. “–so long as I get somewhere,” ...

In my experience, most owners have a particular exit path in mind. Whether that exit is a sale to an outside buyer, an ESOP, key employees, or children, they all have doubts about whether the path ...