Succession planning

When the time comes to exit for a new business venture or a well-earned retirement, succession planning can be an afterthought. In practice, a lack of investment in succession planning can reduce your options and potentially the return from years of hard work. For your business, the immediate loss of talent and expertise can have a detrimental impact without effective planning. 

Succession planning services for business owners and businesses from Consilium Chartered Accountants

It is, therefore, advisable to begin considering your business succession plan well before you decide to sell.    

Succession planning: the options

As a business owner, developing a succession plan opens up a broad range of available options. Depending upon the ownership structure of your company, they are typically: 

The option you select will depend on several factors, including: 

  • Desired profit extraction from the business (e.g. a lump sum or profit share)
  • The legacy you wish to leave (e.g. protections for loyal employees, brand name)
  • Existing management structure (e.g. is an MBO a viable option?)
  • Your preferred role within the new ownership structure (e.g. retained as an adviser or leaving the business completely?)
  • Lower limits on the price you are willing to accept.  

Succession planning: choosing the right adviser

With such a complex and wide-ranging list of considerations, it is essential to get trusted advice and wise counsel from experienced succession planners. Consilium Chartered Accountants build an in-depth profile of you and your business, to ensure your succession plan and exit strategy meet your personal and commercial goals. 

Succession planning advice and support from Consilium Chartered Accountants.

Learn more about Succession planning services from Consilium Chartered Accountants and the key issues to consider when selling your business. 

Contact our lead Partners Linzi Wilson or John Blair to arrange a confidential discussion about succession planning. Discussions can be held in person or via video call. 

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Linzi Wilson
Partner
Corporate Finance Advisory
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John Blair
Partner
Corporate Finance Advisory
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0141 204 6650