According to national research cited in the State of Owner Readiness Survey (primary research conducted by EPI and its supporting partners), many Baby Boomer business owners are experiencing the next stage in their business’s lifecycle.  As these accomplished owners look ahead one, five, or ten years, they see transition, sale, or exit on their horizon.  Not a surprising reality, but the concern begins when you look at staggering historical success (or fail) rates for transitioning a privately held business.