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 True Cost of Not Having a Business Succession Plan
The new year is a time to enact change. Your resolutions are set, you’re motivated to take action, and you’re excited about the possibilities. It’s the perfect time to turn that enthusiastic attention to your business succession plan, or perhaps the lack thereof.
Without timely planning, the odds are against you.
The reality of business succession is that it takes longer than you think. Too often planning is left until “tomorrow,” which of course never comes. In ...
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, ...