March2019

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The Empty Treasure Chest #succession

Richard Shrapnel's Orienteering Succession blog

One of the most common barriers to effective succession is simply a lack of money. The family business does not have the financial capacity to support all the generations of a growing family. Not all businesses will yield the wealth…

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A Profit-Bias Only Leads To Less Profit.

Richard Shrapnel's 'A Profit-Bias Only Leads To Less Profit'.

‘Profit, profit, more profit, I want it now, in fact, I wanted it yesterday’. Many businesses that chase the profit-first mantra end up with less profit than their business could otherwise earn. If they understood the catalysts of profits, they…

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Fiery Relationships and Conflict #succession

Richard Shrapnel's Orienteering Succession blog

Family harmony has not been achieved and conflict has erupted within the family. The likelihood of wealth compounding across generations has now significantly reduced. Efforts should be directed to restoring family harmony before moving forward with your succession plans.   Active Knowledge…

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