In my many conversations with manufacturing industry leaders, succession planning consistently emerges as a critical challenge. When business owners start thinking about succession, it’s often because ...

When thinking about succession planning, it’s easy to paint a picture of something out of HBO’s Succession — sibling rivalry, a founder stepping aside, and the chosen one emerging. In reality, ...

For many entrepreneurs, their business is more than just a source of income—it's an extension of themselves representing years of hard work, financial investment, and emotional commitment. A shocking ...

Succession planning has always been important, but not critical. Now, in 2024, it has evolved from “should do” and “must-do” to “cannot wait.” Many external factors make it increasingly pertinent for ...

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Experts say an advisory firm founder can optimize operations over several years to increase the firm’s attractiveness to ...

If you're waiting for the perfect time to start succession planning for your insurance agency, here's your wake-up call: The perfect time is now. Stop procrastinating on securing your legacy and ...

Only about one-third of family-owned businesses have a concrete succession plan, highlighting the risks of internal conflict and instability. Rupert Murdoch’s succession woes underline the importance ...

A succession plan is more than an exit plan. For years, financial advisors have believed that when it comes to succession planning, it’s a seller’s market. But as all advisors know, markets change.

In philanthropy, just as in business, the strategic foresight to plan for leadership succession is not just wise; it's imperative. Ensuring that a foundation or philanthropic organization can continue ...

Without a plan for the next day, thousands of businesses, according to EY. Caution toward acquisitions and mergers. Small ...