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The pandemic has created a cloud of doubt surrounding the future of many businesses. When restrictions were first imposed, many business owners worried they would never open their doors again. Now that businesses around the country have started reopening, owners are trying to increase their businesses’ values so they can pass them down to their successors without fear of their retirement being impacted. Here are four tips to keep in mind if you want to pass your business on after retirement. Be proactive. If you’re simply waiting for retirement and the perfect successor to come when you’re ready, it will never happen. Being proactive is your greatest tool. If you wait too long, plans you had in place may fall apart, leaving you back at step one. It can also make it difficult to sell your company to an interested investor or third party if you fail to put a plan in place beforehand. Include succession with your future planning . If you want to put together a strong strategic plan, you need to consider interior and exterior pressures. Building succession into your plans for the future helps prevent any disruptions or distractions from the business during a monumental change. It also shows that it’s actively being worked on. As difficult as it may be, business owners need to plan for the unexpected. Develop your key employees. Your employees are truly the future of your business. In many cases, they will continue to work for the company after you’ve left. You need to train and develop your important players so they can continue to succeed after you retire. Allow them to play into their strengths. They may not have the same leadership skills you’re familiar with, but it could help the business in the long run. Don’t walk away from the business. Many business owners make the mistake of promoting an employee to their position so they can walk away permanently. Nobody knows the business as well as you do, and you may need to continue mentoring to ensure the business stays profitable. You don’t have to treat it like a regular work schedule, but staying active with the company can help boost results.
3 GOALS EVERY By now, you should have an idea of what you want your business to achieve in 2022, but have you considered how you will grow during that year — and the impact that could have on your business? Often, entrepreneurs and business leaders take on the identity of their companies, but in order to personally thrive and see their companies take off, they have to grow right alongside it. To do so, consider these goals all entrepreneurs must focus on at some point in their careers. Goal No. 1: Get a Life You are more than the company you started. Plus, having hobbies or personal interests outside of your work can help you excel in work. It allows your brain to grow in new ways, sparking fresh ideas and perspectives. Consider activities that you’re interested in learning more about — like painting, podcasting, reading, or running — and get started. Maybe you’ll fail, but just keep trying! You may find a new activity that brings you the joy you need. Goal No. 2: Save More ENTREPRENEUR NEEDS IN 2022 Many of the dimes you earn as a business owner go back into the company, but don’t forget to consider your future. Is your retirement plan in order? Do you have a plan should your company need to close? Will your family be secure? Consider these questions and hire a trusted financial advisor who can help you find personal investment success. Goal No. 3: Meet New People Becoming inundated by daily, menial tasks can make us miss opportunities. This is where meeting new people can be so valuable! By doing so, you create a network of people who have different experiences than your own. They can help you see beyond your biases and discover a new path. Who knows? You just might find the next great venture for your company!
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