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6 Million Small Businesses at Risk as Boomers Retire

3/29/2026

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Story summary
  • A McKinsey & Company report warns that about 6 million small businesses face ownership-transfer risk as baby boomers retire.
  • Service-based businesses, often reliant on individual owners and lacking hard assets, struggle to maintain value and continuity.
  • Young entrepreneurs are encouraged to purchase established businesses to inherit existing customer bases and mentorship.
  • This approach provides a foundation for future growth and strengthens continuity for customers and employees.