If you're now considering retirement you will also be considering what happens to your business when you retire. Whether you are passing on a family owned business, or thinking about selling your business to boost your retirement income, the Library's succession planning resources will help you to choose the best option for you and your business.
We maintain separate pages on succession planning, business valuation and business acquisition and disposal.
Online books, guides and publications
eBooks
The library provides full text access to a selection of key business and reference eBooks from leading publishers.
Exit right: achieving a golden goodbye by realising the maximum value for your business
Pearson, Barry (Thorogood, 2004)
‘This book has been written to be of benefit to those business owners, group executives, accountants and lawyers who are likely to find themselves involved in selling a company.’ Chapters include how to consider the options; how to choose the time to sell; how to choose and use professional advisers; how to value a business for sale; how to find and handle prospective purchasers and how to eliminate losses before selling.
Access this title and more eBooks on SME management.
Briefings
Directors' Briefings and Start-Up Briefings are four-page guides written for the busy practitioner, director and entrepreneur providing concise, practical advice on core business issues.
Disclaimer: These publications from BHP Information Solutions Limited are for general guidance only, for businesses in the United Kingdom governed by the laws of England. BHP Information Solutions Limited, expert contributors and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (as distributor) disclaim all liability for any errors or omissions.
Online articles
The library provides access to a range of articles in full text from leading business, finance and management journals.
You will need to be logged-in to the website to gain full access to the range of articles available online.
Small Business Update
Small Business Update is a monthly magazine for SMEs with articles covering the latest regulatory developments, practical advice and hot topics.
Useful links
Considering selling a business (Business Link)
Section from the Business Link website including information on making a business attractive to purchasers, finding advisers, identifying possible buyers and a closing a business checklist.
A guide to planning your retirement from your business
Article written by Clive Lewis, ICAEW's Head of Enterprise, which provides useful tips on exit planning, succession planning, business valuation and managing a successful transfer.
Articles and books in the Library collection
To find out how you can borrow books from the Library please see our guide to book loans.
You can obtain copies of articles or extracts of books and reports by post, fax or email through our document delivery service.
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