It’s never too early to think about how your family business will continue into future generations. With that in mind, where is your family business today in its succession planning journey? These ...

A few weeks ago, I outlined the importance of making an exit plan—strategically mapping out a path to eventually leaving your business. There are many ways to exit a design firm, but one of the most ...

Fans of the fictional HBO drama "Succession" have likely watched the relentless struggles between company founder Logan Roy and his children, who want control of the family's global media and ...

As a business owner, planning your exit from your company and creating a succession plan may not always be top of mind. It can seem like an intimidating process or something that you can worry about ...

Fewer than one in four private companies report having a succession plan in place (1). It’s understandable. You are so focused on the day-to-day operations and immediate challenges of running your ...

Mark Swepston spent his professional life building an already strong company, Atlas Butler, into an even more vibrant, community-oriented organization that is a nationally recognized leader in ...

Succession planning needs to be the focus of businesses. Current leadership should always be on the lookout for talented people to train and develop into future leadership roles. The seamless ...

Family business succession is the process of transitioning administration or ownership — or both — of a family owned business. Family succession planning is unique because it involves not only ...

Many families have stories about what goes wrong when transition planning is ignored. Lance Woodbury (pictured at top) specializes in legacy planning, land transitions and succession for more than 25 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kara Dennison writes about careers, leadership, and the job market. For organizations to succeed in a competitive market, they ...

Cultivating Strong Indiana Farm Families through the Succession Planning Process by Providing Educational Opportunities and Current Resources The Purdue Succession Planning Team, comprised of ...