Building a business with the goal of eventually selling to an external buyer, or transitioning it to the next generation, means doing what it takes to remove yourself from its daily operation and taking strategic steps to enhance the company’s value. In other words, it pays to make yourself obsolete as a business owner/operator when …
Business succession takeaways from the Bridgewell Sessions Vol. 2 Read More »
Most entrepreneurs dream of founding, operating and growing a thriving business. Few will ever produce a start-up plan that accounts for their eventual exit. That’s because business succession planning is often de-emphasized or overlooked when day-to-day operations and expansion are a leader’s top priority. A better approach is to plan ahead, building your business on …
The Bridgewell Sessions Vol. 2 — Meet our panel of business succession specialists Read More »
The highly-analyzed saga of the Rogers family has taught us more than a few lessons about business succession, family governance—especially when large sums of wealth are involved—and the need to carefully envision the future you want for your family once the main wealth builder passes on. But it’s also a clear lesson in the importance …
Structuring shareholder agreements: Lessons from the Rogers family feud Read More »
If there was an uplifting business story that emerged from the coronavirus pandemic—and despite the often dire headlines, there were many—it was the relatively strong performance of family businesses in Canada. While they were dealt an immediate financial blow as the COVID-19 crisis took hold and social distancing restrictions impacted organizations across sectors, their resiliency …
A focus on financial wellness: One reason why family businesses outperform Read More »
There comes a point during any lengthy period of adversity when the most immediate challenges begin to subside and we get a chance to step back, re-assess the situation and take stock of all that’s just unfolded. Like the fourth wave of a major global pandemic, for example. This economic, public health, financial and social …
Why now is the perfect time for a financial wellness re-set Read More »
It’s a special day when an entrepreneur achieves their lifelong dream: transitioning to the next phase in life by making a financially-beneficial exit from their company. For most, achieving that goal will take a great deal of hard work and business succession planning. While we’re conditioned by media reports to believe that billion-dollar business sales …
Business succession: How to position your company for a sale Read More »
As noted in the first blog in this series, it takes a deliberate effort to plot out a business succession strategy. Transitioning out of your company and moving on to the next phase of life—whatever that may entail—requires balancing a number of family, financial and strategic considerations. While there are many ways to approach the …
For business owners, one of the keys to achieving long-term financial wellness is to develop a plan that allows them to eventually leave their business behind and retire—or transition to the next phase of their always-busy lives. Because entrepreneurs typically lack any kind of formal pension, their corporation and personal assets are their golden-year nest …
The surprising complexity of business succession Read More »
One of the many joys of summer is the opportunity to get up close and personal with nature. That could mean weekend cottage visits, camping trips or vacations to some pristine destination across Canada. The chance to unwind, relax and rebalance is a key part of promoting well-being before we dive head-long back into work …
What we can learn about financial goal-setting from the seat of a canoe Read More »
As we noted in our last blog on the many emotional aspects of owning a family cottage, issues such as property usage or joint ownership need to be carefully managed to prevent your dream getaway from turning into a source of inter-family squabbles. But what about the tax and legal implications of owning a vacation …
Family cottage succession: Key tax and legal considerations Read More »
