Succession Planning
News and Articles About Succession Planning
Inspiring Your Team
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But Did You Die? Keep the Business Alive If You're Not Around.
How would your business survive if you stepped away for a day, a week, or forever?
Run a Better Business
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Leave Policies Are Leaving Out Some Key Opportunities
The only expectation most companies have from employee leave policies is that the worker returns. That's short-sighted.
Executive Change
The Heir Apparent to Disney CEO Bog Iger Steps Down
Thomas Staggs will end his current role early next month, but will remain with the company through the fiscal year.
Succession Planning
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Now Is the Time to Think About Your Small-Business Succession Plan
Will you be leaving control of your company to family or your employees? Or will you just sell it to an interested party?
Succession Planning
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Use Make-a-Will Month to Plan Your Small-Business Exit Strategy
Your business plan should also take into consideration what happens when you are no longer here.
Family Businesses
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How to Ensure Your Business Survives the Next Generation
Beware these common mistakes made when passing down a family business.
Succession Planning
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9 Keys to Ensuring Your Business Continues to Succeed Without You
A millionaire who retired at 27 shares his tips to setting up your company to run under a leader of your choice.
Selling a Business
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4 Ways to Build the Mental Fortitude Needed to Transition From Your Business
When it's time to walk away, you must figure out your options and prepare yourself for a big chance.
Entrepreneurs
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The Man Behind Nutella, Ferrero Rocher and Tic Tacs Dies
Michele Ferrero, the leader of the Ferrero Group and the richest person in Italy, died at age 89.
Leadership
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How I Dealt With Cancer In the Corner Office. My Own.
When the boss had health issues, a company needs to act decisively. That's especially true when you're the boss.
Selling a Business
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6 Things You Must Know Before Selling Your Business
Getting it wrong before you start can ruin any hopes of a sale and can mean many months of your time wasted.
Succession Planning
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Common Succession Planning Mistakes -- and How to Avoid Them
Remember, the process isn't about you. It's about the organization. Instead of choosing a successor just like you, choose one to meet the new needs of the enterprise.
Illness
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Taking Care of Business When an Illness Strikes
An entrepreneur shares the first five things she did to support her business and herself while surviving cancer
Succession Planning
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Skirt Roadblocks to Succession Planning
Business owners need to be proactive and wise in anticipating next steps in their company's and personal life cycle.
Who will take the reins when you leave? One of your greatest legacies is a well-thought-out plan that helps put in place the leadership that your company needs to continue for years to come.
