pkdaddy64... you own a business that is publicly issued stock? If you are a private business, there is no need to fear a 'takeover' as you (and your partners) are the sole owners to make that decision to sell in case of a takeover. With a public company, it's not the same.
Tim, because you are a privately held business, there is no need to fear a takeover as you are the 100% owner and unless you agree to the terms of a sale, no one can force you to sellout.
A publicly traded company where others own shares of your company could make you a take over candidate unless you structure ownership accordingly to prevent that.