3 Factors to Consider When Planning for the Future of Your Business
3 Factors to Consider When Planning for the Future of Your Business
When it comes to ensuring the success and continuation of your business, it's important to consider a variety of factors and plan ahead. In this article, we'll cover 3 key considerations, including succession planning, the involvement of family members, hiring outside experts, improving valuation, and more. Use this guide to help you plan for the future of your business.
When it comes to the future of your business, it's important to consider a variety of factors and plan ahead. One key element to consider is the role that your individual skills, knowledge, and expertise play in the success and continuation of your business. If you or another key person are integral to the functioning of the business, it's important to plan for their succession by training an appropriate successor. Additionally, you should be mindful of any key person risks that could jeopardize your business, such as death, disability, or quitting, and consider strategies for mitigating these risks, such as key person insurance or generous retirement benefits.
Another factor to consider is the possibility of having your children or other family members take over the business. If this is your goal, it's important to think about how this might impact your legacy goals and the equitability of your estate, especially if certain family members are not interested in continuing the business. It's also important to determine whether you plan to remain involved in the business after you sell or retire, and if so, to consider the extent of your involvement and whether it is appropriate for the continuation of the business.
If you're planning to sell or appraise your business, you may need to consider hiring outside experts to help with the valuation process. This could include a valuation expert, business appraiser, attorney, or accountant. It's also important to review ways you can potentially improve the valuation or appraisal of your business, such as by cleaning up the balance sheet, paying off debts, or having the appropriate equipment in place. Additionally, you should consider any business assets that you wish to keep and not include in the sale of your business, as this could impact the valuation and prospective buyers.
There are a number of other factors to consider as well, such as any pending or potential liability issues, business expenses that are significantly above or below market rates, fluctuating or inconsistent income, a small base of clients or customers that generate a large portion of your revenue, the possibility of an installment sale, and any potential disputes between business partners or shareholders. It's important to carefully review all of these factors and plan accordingly in order to ensure the success and continuation of your business.
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