This is a great article about a real business owner that, like a lot of owners is wondering how to exit the successful venture he started more than 20 years ago.
If you are considering opening a business or exiting a business, this article might offer you the insight you are looking for.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/12/business/smallbusiness/12sbiz.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss&pagewanted=print
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