Event Details

Date

February 12 - March 12, 2018

Time

12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location

Wyoming County Agriculture & Business Center
36 Center Street
Warsaw, NY 14569

Cost

$60.00


Host

Lisa Aures
585-786-2251 x123

Pre-Registration Deadline: February 8, 2018

Planning for Succession - Managing Business Transition to a New Generation, Warsaw Location

February 12 - March 12, 2018

Planning for Succession - Managing Business Transition to a New Generation, Warsaw Location

A three-workshop series to help farm business owners and successors prepare to engage with their advisers to implement a transition plan for both management and ownership is offered in three locations. Sessions will be discussion oriented and businesses are encouraged to bring current owners and managers, and potential successors. It is often valuable to involve spouses in these discussions.

Topics:

  • Business Across Generations
    • Visions, Values and Goals
    • Are Time Lines Compatible?
    • Issues and Concerns
  • Assessing Your Current Situation
    • Business Viability
    • Know Your Leadership Team
      • Skills and Abilities
  • Family Business Communication
    • Learning to listen with Your Head & Your Heart
    • Presenting Ideas Proactively
    • Family Business Meetings
    • Management Training

For Registration: Click here


Planning For Succession (PDF; 987KB)


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