It looks like you are in United States. Go to the United States site Arrow right icon

×
What is Business Succession and Exit Planning?

Uncategorised

What is Business Succession and Exit Planning?

By , January 29, 2017
Craig west discussion

Business Succession and Exit Planning is a strategic approach to assessing the most appropriate (and valuable) exit options available to the business owner and designing a strategic succession plan to achieve the preferred outcome.

The Succession Plan must be focused around 3 important factors:

  • Exit readiness and value maximisation for the business;
  • Personal and family wealth management to fund retirement and provide for future generations;
  • Life after business – preparing the owner (and often their family) for what might be several years of retirement.

Focus on these three critical aspects should ensure we’re able to maximise the value of business, achieve a successful exit and guarantee retirement funding and peace of mind for the owner.

Craig West

Dr Craig West

Founder & Chairman | Succession Plus

Dr Craig West is a strategic accountant who has over 20 years of experience advising business owners.

With a background as an accountant in practice and two master’s degrees, Craig formed a strong view that the majority of business owners (and often their advisers) were unprepared and unaware of the steps required to prepare for exit. He then designed and documented a unique 21-Step Business Succession and Exit Planning process to assist owners and their advisers in navigating this process.

Craig now acts as a strategic business and financial mentor for mid-market business owners. Craig has written four critically acclaimed books educating business owners on employee incentives, succession planning, asset protection, and exit strategies. Additionally, he has completed doctoral research on Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs) for succession.

Craig is a Member of the Forbes Business Council where he leverages his extensive experience to contribute valuable insights on helping business leaders navigate the complexities of growing and exiting their businesses.

In April 2024, the Exit Planning Institute admitted Craig to the International Exit Planning Circle of Excellence.

Interested in offering staff a stake in your business?
Get your free ESS guide.