Succession Planning
Planning for the continuation of a business can be a daunting task. One question business owners should ask themselves as they think about their business' future is "what would happen to my business if I become disabled and can't work or die?"
There are three key ways to plan for the continuation of your business:
- Retain the business for your family, assuming there is someone qualified to run the business.
- Sell the business to a co-owner or associate who would be willing and able to assume the risk and have the finances available to purchase your interest.
- Liquidate the business by selling it off piece by piece to the highest bidder. With no prior planning, this may be a business owner's only choice.