Succession planning is the work of preparing a business to operate well when the current owner steps back. That could mean a ...

We live in a world where many are chasing the American dream. For many, that includes making a living doing what you love and could mean owning your own small business. However, as the owners of small ...

Why should every business owner consider or revisit business succession planning at this time of year? The simple answer: Business succession planning protects owner and company alike. It protects all ...

In my many conversations with manufacturing industry leaders, succession planning consistently emerges as a critical challenge. When business owners start thinking about succession, it’s often because ...

Succession planning encompasses a broad spectrum of activities, from identifying potential successors to transferring control of day-to-day operations and aligning the transition with the strategic ...

In this Crain’s Quick Take, Matt Fedor, a business and estate planning attorney at Foster Swift, shares why business owners should think about succession and estate planning from the moment they open ...

While two-thirds (64 percent) of business owners have a succession plan in place, a new study by Edward Jones highlights the complexities and emotional challenges entrepreneurs face in preparing for ...

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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 ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. You’ve put the proverbial blood, sweat and tears into ...