business may evolve and change in the very near future, due to decisions that owners need to make. According to the survey, the primary reality that could shake up business is the fact that nearly 47 per cent of Western Canada mid-market business owners expect to retire within the next decade. Here in B.C., the findings reveal that despite the fact that these business owners plan to sell or transfer their business, just under half haven’t engaged with advisors to support the process. owners planning a sale or transfer, ensuring business continuity (45 per cent) ranked ahead of maximizing financial return (39 per cent). Thirty-five per cent of business owners said they’re likely to wind down or close down, compared to 16 per cent nationally.