Many owners and advisors talk about the importance of growing business value, and there are nearly unlimited options to help business owners do just that. But wouldn’t you agree that growing business value is pointless if you don’t know how to reduce the threats to that growth? As you prepare for an eventual exit from […]

One of the most important elements of a successful business transition is transferable value. No matter what an owner sees for the future of the business, transferable value can be the common denominator that makes all goals more achievable. What is Transferable Value Transferable value, for a closely-held business, is most simply what a business […]

When planning for the future, you have a wealth of options related to who should continue to run your family business. Many business owners’ plans fall short because they are unaware of the many options, they have available to them and the pros and cons of each path.  One common exit path is a family […]

The strongest businesses often have written plans for how to address unexpected events and mitigate risk, known as business continuity instructions. Their owners ask questions like, “What happens if a co-owner or I die?”, “How do we protect key employees from competitors?”, and “How do we address interruptions in our supply chain?” Here are three […]

The Exit Planning process should begin by determining your goals and objectives such as: The income you and your family will need after you leave the business; and Who you wish to transfer the business to — whether it is children, key employees or others. And, Exit Planning involves the determination of business value and […]

Running a successful business is complex per se. Adding the element of “family” to a business often creates more complexities, especially as the business grows. Lifelong family bonds and expectations can run headlong into business realities and needs.