Around one third of small business closures take place because there is no succession plan in place.
This is partly the result of a lack of forward planning, but is also undoubtedly due to avoidance because of emotional attachment and a reluctance to hand over the company to someone else.
If you are a business owner, you should be planning for succession at least two to three years in advance of handing over ownership.Last Updated
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