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Succession Planning – Baby Boomers to GEN X

Posted by Genx on January 31st, 2010

According to some recent research by AXA and Monash University, family business and succession are not always a healthy mix – in Victoria alone of third or forth generation family businesses:

33.7% Have a succession plan for the future ownership of the business
15.6% Have an ownership succession plan in writing
9.4% Have an ownership succession plan implemented
18.1% Have a succession plan for the future management of the business
14.2% Have a management succession plan in writing
12.1% Have a management succession plan implemented
91.3% Do NOT have a documented family constitution
26.2% Do NOT have a management structure in writing
31.3% Have a performance appraisal system for family members

Some amazing numbers when you take the time to consider how this impacts on your business. So why do family business owners enable this to happen when our reserach shows overwhlemingly that having plans in place adds substantially to your overall business value?

Maybe it is time to work with your trusted advisors NOW to ensure that you achieve your optimal outcome both financially and emotionally.

GEN X advisers can help with the financial side along with your Accountant for structural advice. A business coach is also an essential ingredient in the mix to get your business fit and ready for succession as it can be a long road that sometimes feels more like a roller coaster ride!

If you are interested in finding out how business coaching can play a part in your overall business planning contact Tim Ryan from Shirlaws, who is based in Newcastle.

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