Lost in Transition
If you don't take steps to ensure your company's future now, you may not have the chance later. Here's how to plan for a smooth business transition.

By Carol Tice •
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It still smarts when Terri Getman recalls the financial disaster that befell her family because her father didn't plan ahead. He owned a minority stake in a closely held Georgia paper-making machinery manufacturer, but died suddenly six months after the business was launched.
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