Planning for the Future Has Family-Owned Businesses Falling Short
There are a lot of things that family-owned businesses (FOBs) do better. They’ve made more money and outperformed non-FOBs in the long run, and they’re better at balancing the past and the present. However, when it comes to planning for succession, they are falling short, and without an Ownership Conversion Plan, the future of the business is left uncertain.
A 2012 Harvard Business study found that only 41% of family-owned businesses had an effective CEO succession planning process, ...
Keeping It In the Family
Does your family have an heirloom they’ve passed down through the generations? Maybe you have one of your own. The first dollar your business ever made? A ticket stub from the movie your grandparents saw on their first date? These mementos tell your family history, no matter small or large, they represent a legacy. Your business is a part of that legacy.
I’m sure that on more than one occasion, your business has felt like another member of the family. You probably talk about your ...
The Intersection: Choosing Your Inside or Outside Sale Option
Picture your Designed Destination… in it, have you transitioned your business to family or key employees? Or, did you instead sell or transfer the business to an outsider? Regardless of which option you have chosen, it’s important to allow yourself enough time and necessary resources to optimize your outcome.
When you arrive at the intersection of Inside vs. Outside business sale options, keep this in mind:
Choosing an Inside Sale. If you decide to transition your business internally, ...
Lasting Relationship Advice for a Family Business
I grew up in a family business. My father began a small nursery which eventually grew into a successful and highly profitable business. However, he never had a business plan. I nagged him for years about it until he finally understood how important a succession plan would be for the business, the employees and our family. He died suddenly just a week after we met to discuss what would happen when he was ready to transfer the business. Unfortunately, none of the ideas we discussed had a chance ...