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Successful succession planning doesn't just happen. Learn about business succession planning, including family business succession planning, with these articles.
"Family Business Succession Planning"
What's going to happen to your business when you don't work it any more? This article about the issues of succession planning and tips for family business succession planning will help you plan a smooth transition to the next generation.
"Dos and Don'ts of Farm Business Succession Planning"
P. H. Coughler provides many useful pointers for family succession planning for farm businesses (Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Food).
"Succeeding at Succession"
Grant Thornton, LLP, explains the basics of successful family business succession planning, using the example of two brothers who co-own an energy services company.
Succession Planning
This series of articles on succession planning from the BDC includes pieces on "Creating a Business Succession Plan" and how to "Implement Your Succession Plan".
"Succession Planning For Family-Owned Businesses"
Successful family sucession planning means being able to make the tough calls about what's best for your business, says this article from Grant Thornton, LLP. An outline of "principled family succession planning" is included.
"Succession Planning - Passing On the Mantle"
Why, when and how to create a business succession plan, including ways and means of transferring your business (SBA).

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