is your firm ready to pass the baton?
by terrence e. putney
buying into a firm as a new owner involves great opportunity, but also significant risk. it is reasonable for ownership candidates to evaluate the potential for professional and financial rewards before taking such a step. therefore, firms must be willing to honestly assess the potential risks and benefits for candidates as they seek to attract new partner-owners who can contribute meaningfully to the firm’s continued success.
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most of the firms we work with on succession planning start off with a strong preference to remain independent. they want to avoid having to sell or merge in order to address the need to pay off and replace retiring owners. the common reasons we hear cited are: