While you may have established your business and been key to its success, nobody can run a company forever. When it is time to step down, you want to make sure that the company continues according to your vision. This is where succession planning comes in. Choosing...
Business Planning
Smart succession strategies for retail owners
Roseville's retail industry is constantly evolving. As a long-standing store owner, you must plan for your business's future. While a will helps with estate planning, it's just the beginning of ensuring smooth transitions in the retail world. Effective succession...
Do family businesses fail as quickly as people say?
For decades now, people have made the claim that most family businesses will not last through the third generation. This shows how challenging it can be to do business succession planning and pass a company down through the family line. By the time the grandchildren...
Do your children actually want the family business?
Many business owners assume that their children will want to take over the business. This may have been their dream from the very beginning. They’ve been building the company up so that they can give this valuable asset to the next generation and set their family up...
Roles in a family business do not have to be equal
When it comes to business succession planning, business owners sometimes assume that they need to equally divide up ownership. For instance, you may be a business owner with four adult children. The business is one of the most expensive assets that you own, so you’re...
What are the benefits of a family limited partnership?
When it comes to ensuring the survival of a family business for future generations and preserving (or creating) generational wealth, the use of a family limited partnership (FLP) can offer some unique advantages. A family limited partnership is a business entity...
Why don’t some family businesses make it?
Family businesses are incredibly common. According to one report, almost 77% of small businesses can fit into this category. Even some major corporations have a single family at the top of the executive board, Wal-Mart, for instance, is owned by the Waltons. However,...
Business succession: Are you sure your child is the right one?
Business succession can be a concerning issue, especially if you believe your adult child is not suited for your company. Surprisingly, a significant number of business owners are choosing not to include their children in business succession plans. Common reasons to...
3 tips for starting the family business succession conversation
Chances are you started preparing your children to take over the business from when they were young. Perhaps, you had them visit often to familiarize themselves with the business and have introduced them to managers and employees. However, when they are old enough,...
Why you should begin training your successor early
When it comes to business succession planning, it’s important to get started well in advance. This isn’t something you want to put off until you’re about to retire. Whether you’re leaving the company to an employee, an adult descendant or someone else entirely, you...
