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Etusivu<\/a><\/span> \u00bb Digital Startup Guide<\/a><\/span> \u00bb Continuous business development<\/a><\/span> \u00bb Plan the continuity of business<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Entrepreneurs may also face the time to move on to new tasks. It is a good idea to plan the transfer of ownership well in advance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The continuation of business is an important part of responsible and long-term entrepreneurship. At some point, it is a good idea for each entrepreneur to stop and think about what will happen when they want to leave the business \u2013 either due to retirement, a new career or other challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selling the company can be an excellent solution when it is done in a planned way and at the right time. The successor to an active company could be found surprisingly near: an employee, a family member or another entrepreneur. Transfer of ownership is also a way to ensure continuity of operations for customers and employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The transfer-of-ownership process requires time, a systematic approach and expert assistance, just like setting up a company. It is important to determine the value of the company, the potential buyer candidates, and the tax and legal impacts in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get guidance from business advisors in your region, transfer-of-ownership services and accounting firms. When implemented in a sensible manner, the sale of a company may also be a financially rewarding end of a long career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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