Succession Planning for Small Businesses

About the Small Business Succession Planning Program at Kent State University
The Succession Planning Program at Kent State University is designed to provide business owners with the information they need to get started with their business transition; and to provide Economic Development Professionals with the information and resources to help them retain businesses and jobs in their communities.

Session #1 | Wednesday, Feb. 17
Introduction to succession and exit planning. Key issues and risks. The Process.
Presented by Jeff Halm, Buckingham, Doolittle, and Burroughs

Valuation: The basics of business valuation and methods
Presented by Steve Pittman, Bruner Cox

Session #2 | Wednesday, Feb. 24
Legal issues and critical documents and agreements used in the transfer of ownership.
Presented by Jeff Halm, Buckingham, Doolittle, and Burroughs

Selling your business:Your options in selling to outside or inside buyers.
Presented by Steve Pittman, Bruner Cox LLP

This important two-part session is presented through a collaboration by The Succession Planning Program at Kent State University and the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce. The program is co-sponsored by Buckingham, Doolittle, and Burroughs LLP and Bruner Cox LLP.