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Future planning

Supporting your future plans.

We know the life of a business owner is an ever-changing landscape. There are multitudes of opportunities along the way. You might be considering downsizing, upsizing, or launching a new product. You might even be thinking about selling up to enjoy a well earned break or to start all over again.

Whatever you've decided, we have created a selection of resources that you could find useful for that next step on your business journey.

Planning for retirement

Planning for retirement

Make sure you can enjoy the lifestyle you want when you stop working by planning for your retirement.

Use our guide to understand:

  • how to plan a retirement strategy
  • pensions planning
  • and other ways of saving for retirement.

Read more (PDF) about Planning for retirement

Succession planning

Succession planning

Ensure your business continues to succeed once you’ve moved by taking the time to develop your successors.

This guide looks at:

  • why you need succession planning
  • what good succession looks like
  • and how to find the right person to take the business forward.

Read more (PDF) about Succession planning

Exiting a failing business and starting again

Exiting a failing business and starting again

If your business is facing difficulties, it’s important to consider your options.

This guide will help you find out:

  • if you business needs to close
  • how to close an insolvent business
  • the implications of closing down your business
  • and consider the options for starting again.

Read more (PDF) about Exiting a failing business and starting again

Retargeting your business

Retargeting your business

Adjusting the focus of your business can help see you through the recession.

This guide looks at:

  • changing customer needs
  • how to research your customer
  • adjusting your service or product line
  • and rethinking your marketing messages.

Read more (PDF) about Retargeting your business

Dealing with insolvency

Dealing with insolvency

Insolvency can be very confusing and involves a lot of jargon. When you can’t pay your business debts or the assets of your business are less than your debts, you are insolvent.

This guide should help demystify insolvency and covers:

  • whether insolvency means the end for your business
  • the options for dealing with corporate insolvency
  • and how to manage personal insolvency.

Read more (PDF) about Dealing with insolvency

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