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What Is Succession Planning?

We’ve written numerous articles for this site and other publications that attempt to answer the question “What is succession planning?” You’ll find the most complete answer, as well as our unique approach to succession planning in our book, It’s A Journey: The MUST-HAVE Roadmap to Successful Succession Planning. Optimists by nature, we typically tout the many, many benefits of succession planning (a process called “business transition planning”). Today, we make an exception and look at just one aspect of the flip side: the huge financial and relationship price that family

Elizabeth Ledoux November 13, 2021

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Private Business Succession Planning

Are you starting to think about retirement but don’t know how to transition your business to a new owner? Don’t let the HBO series Succession scare you: Finding a successor for your private business doesn’t have to be so complicated. At The Transition Strategists, we have been helping business owners successfully pass their private businesses to successors for more than 20 years. We help many owners with business succession planning. Keep reading about private business succession planning to learn more. Starting your Private Business Succession Journey One of the most

Elizabeth Ledoux November 10, 2021

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Family Business Succession Planning

Are you preparing for the future of your family business? Whether you’re just starting your business or nearing the end of your career, it’s always a good idea to think ahead. Family business succession planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming or intimidating. Trust The Transition Strategists to help take the mystery and strain out of transferring the ownership of your business. Keep reading to learn more. Beginning Family Business Succession Planning You might be surprised to learn that our first principle of successful business transition planning is not as much

Elizabeth Ledoux September 10, 2021

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What is Business Succession Planning?

Maybe an online search has brought you here. Maybe you heard the term business succession planning from a family member, friend, colleague, or at a conference. We’re glad you found us! At The Transition Strategists, we’ve been crafting business transitions for over 20 years, and we’re proud of our 100% success rate. That’s right, 100% of our clients who have used our proprietary transition planning process have left their businesses in the hands of capable successors. How? Let us break it down for you. What is Business Succession Planning? Business

Elizabeth Ledoux August 10, 2021

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Should You Take Over Your Family Business?

If you’ve been working for your family business, you understand that family and business are often inseparable. That’s why it can be so important to the owner, (your parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle) that the business stays in the family for future generations. If presented with the opportunity, should you take over your family business? Do you want to? Should You Take Over Your Family Business? The short answer is: it depends. The long answer, however, begins with your relationships. If you’ve been asked to run your family business, pause

Elizabeth Ledoux July 21, 2021

What Are The Steps In Business Succession Planning?

Are you a business owner nearing the end of your career? Even if you’re not quite ready to retire but are thinking about what’s next, you might wonder what are the steps in business succession planning? We’re so glad you asked. The Transition Strategists help owners and their businesses through key transitions, especially succession. It’s okay if you aren’t familiar with the steps in a business transition. We are. Understanding the Steps in Business Succession Planning In our practice, business succession planning begins with identifying the personal and professional relationships

Elizabeth Ledoux June 21, 2021

Four Reasons It’s Never Too Early To Start Business Succession Planning

Have you created an estate plan even though you have no intention of leaving this earth anytime soon? Making the appointment with your attorney probably wasn’t high on your list of “fun things to do,” but you did it — partially for tax reasons, perhaps, but ultimately out of love for the people and causes you care about. You now enjoy the comfort that comes from knowing that those you love will be taken care of. Read the rest of our article about the four reasons it’s never too early

Elizabeth Ledoux May 17, 2021

New Book Succession Planning - It's A Journey Book by Elizabeth Ledoux and Laura Chiesman

New Book: It’s A Journey

Elizabeth Ledoux and Laura Chiesman have launched their latest book: It’s A Journey – The MUST-HAVE Roadmap to Successful Succession Planning. Available NOW on Amazon! During their virtual book launch party, Elizabeth and Laura shared what inspired them to write this book and how it will impact family and private business owners nationwide. This relationships-first approach to business transition will help you arrive at your destination—the next chapter of your life— financially healthy, relationships whole, and your business in capable hands. Purchase your copy HERE. About It’s A Journey For

Elizabeth Ledoux April 20, 2021

5 Relationship-Building Behaviors for Business Owners

If you were asked by a young entrepreneur to identify the three most important lessons you’ve learned over the course of your career, how many of the three would have to do with the logistics of a product launch, mechanics of installing cyber-security measures or mastering the intricacies of the Federal Tax Code? Read about: 5 Relationship Building Behaviors for Business Owners. All are certainly major accomplishments, but most successful entrepreneurs cite lessons learned that involve people; specifically, how to spot talent and trust our guts, how to draw out the best in

Elizabeth Ledoux March 24, 2021