What is the most important change, other than email and free long distance, when it comes to farm succession planning in the 21st century? The availability of business coaches. Why, becuase they are not selling anything. Think about it. They have no financial stake in the actions you take. Nor do they have any advice [...]
Read More...Experts say there are four distinct phases in the life of a farm or business. Transition planning then is the process of getting from one phase to the next as effectively and as efficiently as possible. The Start Up Phase, some of you are no doubt just starting out – making all the mistakes for [...]
Read More...Small business coaches have become a critical member of the business planning team. In the 21st Century we will see their role expand exponentially in importance, especially among the members of successful family owned companies. Successful family owned farms, those whose decisions are often – probably too often, driven by non-business issues make up the [...]
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