Perspectives
Pivotal Moments for Family Enterprises
8-part series
Your family business is your work of art, and just as there are works that define every artist, there are defining moments for every family business. Moments that can determine the direction, livelihood, and future of the business. In this series, we will help you to anticipate and prepare for those opportunities, so your family business can grow and thrive for generations.
Starting a family office
For high-net-worth family business owners, setting up a family office can help to navigate the increasingly complex aspects of a flourishing family enterprise. From planning and routine administration to discovering new investment opportunities, and more. Learn more of the benefits of starting a family office.
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Exit options for family enterprises
When it's time to sell your family enterprise, planning ahead and taking proper steps can help you get the most out of your life's work. Learn what you can do now to help attract buyers, get a fair value, protect the proceeds of the sale, and secure your wealth for generations to come.
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Succession planning for family business
Succession planning can help guarantee the future of your family business for generations to come. Discover the steps you can take now to choose the right candidates, embrace new ideas, and involve potential successors in the business early on.
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Preparing for the loss of an owner
At some point in the evolution of every family business, its founder and/or present leader is going to pass on. Proper planning through a legacy assessment can help position and prepare the family and/or the associated business for continuity and provide a clear understanding of the founder’s or leader’s wishes.
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Long-term incentive planning
Long-term incentive plans can help family businesses find new talent and retain existing talent, as well as incentivize performance and align internal functions around shared business goals. Find out more about why LTIPs are essential for family enterprises and how to structure them to support your specific business goals.
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Building technology infrastructure
Taking inventory of your family business’ technology infrastructure can inform the efficiency of your business and your ability to scale when growth opportunities arise. Learn more about the top technologies to consider, and explore how to modernize and position your business for growth.
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Assessing capital needs
New funding options help family businesses be ready when new growth opportunities arise. Learn how to assess your capital needs and explore the range of traditional and nontraditional lenders and how to leverage them to meet your business objectives.
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Establishing a governance model
Good governance is the foundation of a well-run family enterprise. Learn how it can help strengthen your family’s legacy with sound communication, decision-making, and board structure to help the business thrive for generations to come.
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Continue to build your legacy
Drive growth and realize wealth potential for your family enterprise with the help of Deloitte Private. Find out how the depth and breadth of our resources can help family businesses of all sizes thrive.