Category: succession planning
Owner Dependence – white paper
If your business depends on you, it’s fragile. It’s a risk. You’re working too hard, limiting your options, and you’re leaving money on the table when you exit.
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Plan Your Business Exit: Why Three Years Maximises Value
Planning your business exit? Learn why three years is the optimal timeline for maximising value, ensuring continuity & maintaining control over your transition.
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The Hidden Value of Non-Linear Career Paths: A Fresh Perspective on Hiring
The Traditional Career Ladder: A Double-Edged Sword Linear career progressions have long been the norm in many industries. You start as a good sales assistant, become a proficient salesperson, and then move up to assistant sales manager, sales manager, and eventually, sales director. It’s a well-trodden path that many of us are familiar with, and…
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A General Election for a CEO?
The concept of electing CEOs and board members by employees is a radical departure from traditional corporate governance structures. This post explores the potential implications of such a system on businesses, weighing the pros and cons with a touch of humour to keep things engaging. Introduction Imagine a world where the CEO of your company…
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Typical Client Marketing Department Structures
Overview of a typical structure, starting from the CMO downwards, along with common vexations and the evolution of client marketing departments.
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Succession Plus and Business Exits
This was a fun conversation. My colleague Darryl Bates-Brownsword of Succession Plus interviewed me rather than an external person. In this vodcast/podcast, Darryl was asking me about business exits. Professional services businesses, marketing companies and media production company examples were all discussed.
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