Book excerpt: Successfully Transition Your Business to the Next Owner You have spent a lifetime building and safeguarding your business. Now it’s time to retire. If you are like most business owners, you have more questions than answers. “What is my business really worth?” “Can I afford to retire?” “How can I safeguard my net worth and protect my family?” “How can I reduce taxes on the sale?” “Should I keep the business in the family, or sell it to someone else?” And the biggest question of all: “How do I get started?” Gary Pittsford has answered these tough questions for business owners in all 50 states and now wants to share his 40 years of financial experience with you. Your Family Business, Your Family Net Worth is your definitive guide to take the appropriate steps to confidently secure the best future for you, your family and your business.