Is Your Small Business Your Retirement Plan?

May 06, 2026

Many small business owners believe that, when they’re ready to retire, the money they receive from selling the business will fund their retirement. 

While that may be true in your case, you should consider talking with a financial professional to understand how much you may need in retirement savings and gain a better understanding of your company’s value and what may impact that value when you’re ready to sell, things like inflation, financing rates for buyers and technology. 

A financial professional can also help explore retirement saving products designed for small business owners. The following examples can help supplement whatever price you get for your company in the future:
•    A SEP-IRA
•    A Solo 401(k)
•    A Safe Harbor 401(k)
•    A Roth 401 (k)
•    Traditional and Roth IRAs

Share with a financial professional, like myself, insights about your business and retirement goals and, together, you can create a plan to help you move forward.