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Report: Up to 80% of Businesses Listed for Sale Never Find a Buyer

Citing the Exit Planning Institute's latest report, the article states that as many as 80% of businesses put up for sale fail to sell. The piece, written by an Entrepreneur contributor, attributes stalled sales to owners clinging to unrealistic price expectations, bloated overhead and outdated pricing, and messy or unclear financial records.

entrepreneur.com · 2026-10-20

Study: 75% of Business Owners Regret Selling Their Company Within a Year

PwC research cited by an Entrepreneur contributor finds that three-quarters of business owners feel deep regret within a year of exiting their company, despite gaining significant wealth. The piece argues the problem isn't financial but personal: many founders never build a plan for identity and purpose after the sale, leaving them adrift once the business that defined them is gone.

entrepreneur.com · 2026-09-18