Ownership Transitions

Small Business Survey Results

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WHAT's INside

Live Oak Bank’s Quarterly Research highlights the impact of ownership transitions on small businesses.

  • 63% of small businesses do not have a succession plan.
  • 27% have accelerated their transition plans due to the state of the economy. 
  • Nearly 33% of small businesses plan to transition ownership within five years. 

Each quarter, Live Oak will be sharing real-time metrics based on a relevant and timely topic. Barlow Research, a data-driven research firm, is leading the survey efforts on behalf of Live Oak Bank.