How can business succession planning protect business owners?
Business succession planning protects businesses from being left without a leader. Business owners who don't make provisions for their successful transfer of ownership before an unexpected event can cause major disruptions to their business's ability to function properly. By implementing a succession plan, business owners can ensure the success of the business after they retire, pass away, or otherwise leave the business.
Businesses face many risks including sudden illness or death of the owner, disability, and retirement. If a business owner is unable to perform his or her duties and responsibilities due to their own illness or death, then the business may suffer from a lack of leadership that could cause it to miss important opportunities or fall behind in its industry. A new leader will need to be selected by the business stakeholders, which could be difficult if the current leadership structure is unclear and if there are unresolved conflicts between key individuals within the business. Costs will increase as hiring costs and time off for training new employees will have to be accounted for by the company. Additionally, there is also a risk that competitors may capitalize on any weaknesses caused by a lack of leadership in order to gain market share.
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