The developed world is broadly similar in that entrepreneurs are wholly unprepared for exiting a business. If we examine statistics from the U.S., 66% of businesses don’t have an exit plan, which is similar to the nearly one in two that don’t have one in the UK. Every company that lacks one of these plans is assuming significant risk. If you’re unsure whether it’s worth the time or the effort, here are some risks of not having an exit strategy.