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In a recent video testimonial, a seasoned succession planner Jeff Faulkner with The Rawls Group shared insights into his experience working with a long-time client, who, after exhausting various succession alternatives,...more
As a business advisor, understanding the succession process for business owners can significantly benefit your ability to attract and build a business owner practice successfully. Long-term thinking can be complex for some...more
For most business owners, their business is their baby. They have invested their time, money, and efforts into building something tangible they can be proud of. They know their business inside out and can count on a steady...more
The MOU - On August 28, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board and Department of Labor (“Labor Agencies”) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Justice – Antitrust Division and the Federal...more
Many small business owners mistakenly believe business succession planning and estate planning is for those with substantial wealth. This is simply a myth which does not reflect the nature of business or home ownership....more
Connecting with the Values and Motivations of Business Owners - As a business advisor, one of the most crucial skills is communicating effectively. In a recent video by Kendall Rawls, Director of Development with The Rawls...more
It is typical to have provisions in the governing documents for your company which contemplate the death and buyout of the owners. Most often, those buyout obligations are funded by the purchase of a life insurance policy on...more
In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with succession consultant David Wood to discuss implementing programs that secure the prosperity of law firms for future leadership. After a 38-year career as a...more
As America’s largest generation approaches retirement age, we are seeing an influx of business owners looking for an exit ramp. Curiously, we are also seeing business owners of younger generations exiting, or planning to...more
The future success of your organization depends upon your ability to plan and implement a succession plan. Succession planning, first recognized by Henri Fayol in the early 1900s, continues to be a necessity for any...more
Legacy management is an age-old business that has not changed in decades. We propose moving away from an episodic, transactional delivery model and removing siloes between a family’s advisors – allowing for a proactive,...more
Are you considering remarriage? Do you and/or your spouse have children from a previous marriage? If so, remarriage and a blended family are excellent reasons for a new or updated estate plan. Blended families are quickly...more
In a recent video, Jeff Faulkner, co-founder of the International Succession Planning Association, spoke about the importance of succession planning for business owners. Faulkner emphasized that succession planning is not...more
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Lisa Levy, a business strategy and organizational development thought leader. Our conversation delved into the complexities and importance of succession planning, particularly...more
Jeff Faulkner, co-founder of the International Succession Planning Association, speaks about the challenges that arise when transferring ownership of a business to the next generation. In the video, he points out the...more
Who is the Better Planner for Your Affairs: You or the State? Planning for the succession of a closely held business is a lot like making a will. An individual has the opportunity to make a will that directs how the...more
Once the business owner is ready to sell the business, there will be considerable time and energy focused on that goal. The client may engage an investment banker or business broker to assist in the sale, along with dedicated...more
In the heart of every family-owned enterprise lies a story of hard work, dedication, and a vision for the future. These businesses not only represent a significant portion of the economy but also embody the legacy of...more
On April 18, 2024, the New York Court of Appeals (New York’s highest appellate court) issued a decision in Lelchook v. Société Générale de Banque au Liban SAL, --- N.E.3d ---, 2024 WL 1661460 (Apr. 18, 2024) in which it held...more
For most business owners, the business is the most valuable item on their balance sheet. From an estate planning perspective, the equity in the business is also often the best asset to use for lifetime transfers to pass value...more
The opening and closing of law firm offices can signal significant shifts in the industry's dynamics. From bustling metropolises to emerging markets, law firms strategically establish and retract their presence to adapt to...more
1. A Nightmare Acquisition - Your Company has recently acquired a small logistics company with a strong business reputation. Eighteen days after the acquisition was finalized, you receive a call that there has been a...more
Succession planning for senior management should be an annual process, managed by the board. Our panel discusses best practices, including how to develop multiple and next-level candidates, how to keep internal candidates...more
Many of us have encountered variations of the following scenario: a parent owns and operates a business; one or more of their children are employed in the business; as the children mature and become more experienced and...more
Isn’t it interesting that success is built into business succession. Still, most US companies do not have a business succession plan in place. What is business succession planning and how does it enhance your own success and...more