Many observers point out that more than half the small businesses in North America will change ownership in the next 15 years.   This has led to growth in the exit planning field, including a number of new certification programs.   In BVWire’s opinion, one of the best is the five-day course offered by the Exit Planning Institute.  The next session is May 2-6 in Chicago; the course outline and links to further information and registration is here. EPI’s program leads to the Certified Exit Planning Advisor certification.