In this paper, we create a model of business startup decisions by utility maximizing individuals to determine the … impact of county occupational license taxes on business startups. We utilize a unique dataset generated by the Kentucky …-level occupational license taxes do not significantly impact the decision of entrepreneurs to start a business. We do, however, find …

centers around four key areas of planning that lead to successful transitions: business, estate, retirement, and succession … empowered to begin the transition planning discussions with their families and business partners. Women took action to determine … business goals, complete estate plan questionnaires, develop a retirement timeline and choose a farm or ranch business …