16 BWD | Spring/Summer 2015
By Heidi Bolger, CPA/ABV, CM&AA, CGMA and Mary Van Skiver, CPA, MBA, PHR, CEPA
Preparing the
next generation:
Five ways to guide the future today
A family business can be a great source of wealth, opportunity and personal
fulfillment. But without a plan for ownership and management succession, the
business may not survive the transition from one generation to the next.
Here are five tips to prepare younger family members to take on a leadership
role in the future.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Mary Van Skiver is a Senior Manager at Rehmann. She plays a team lead role assisting businesses with design
and implementation of transition plans. She also advises clients on a variety of HR strategies, management and
succession issues. Contact her today at [email protected].
Heidi Bolger is a Principal at Rehmann. She consults with businesses in the areas of mergers and acquisitions,
strategy, succession planning, profit improvement and valuation. Contact her today at [email protected].