Make sure staff members are informed about what lies ahead
In part 10, George Hartman, managing partner with Elite Advisors Canada, discusses the importance of having a written succession plan and what should be included in the document.
In part nine, George Hartman, managing partner with Elite Advisors Canada, explains what determines the value of your practice, and what do to maximize the value of your business before you put in on the market.
In part eight, George Hartman, managing partner with Elite Advisors Canada, gives tips for getting the best price for your business, including how to approach valuation and position your business for sale.
In part seven, George Hartman, managing partner with Elite Advisors Canada, shares the professional and personal criteria to consider when deciding if you should sell your business to a family member.
In part six, George Hartman, managing partner with Elite Advisors Canada, discusses the importance of choosing the right successor, and highlights key questions you need to ask to find the right successor for your business.
In part five, George Hartman, managing partner with Elite Advisors Canada, discusses three categories of buyers — financial, strategic and family — and highlights the advantages and disadvantages of each group.
In part four, George Hartman, managing partner with Elite Advisors Canada, outlines the pros and cons of various exit options for advisors, and gives tips on how to get the best value for your practice.
In part three, George Hartman, managing partner with Elite Advisors Canada, explains how to prepare yourself emotionally and financially for succession.
In part two, George Hartman, managing partner with Elite Advisors Canada, explains how putting off planning for your succession can diminish the value of your practice. He offers advice on how to get started with your plan.