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Some say, "Good-bye, small business.
I'm going to become a big business now." Others say, "I'm just getting a
little liquid so I can do things I've been dreaming about doing."
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| There are many exit
strategies. In one episode we looked at the eight
possible ways to exit. In every instance, people said things like, "I'll never
retire; that's boring; that's death." Most are looking – "I want to do a
new business venture." Even Hattie and Bruce have an
exit strategy
and they share it as part of this exercise. |
Some of us go onto the next
step by growing larger than a small business (over 500 employees). Some exit
just to be able to start over again (but this time they've got some money to do
it)! Some sell and join the management team of medium (500 to 5000 employees)
or large business (over 5000). Others have gone on to public service in the
nonprofit or government sector. And, many others have become a mentor to the
next generation.
A few do all of the above! |
| If you have done any part
of the above, you've graduated. So, whatever you do, and wherever you go,
remember your
roots. Remember your spirit. Remember your compassion and mission.
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| If not, continue on. Let's
work on Step 8! |
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