Design a winning exit from your business
Find the best path out of your business
Orange County’s top choice for Comprehensive Business Succession Planning
- Reap the rewards of what you built
- Prepare for a smooth handoff
- Evaluate all your transition options
A botched exit can be a catastrophe
You’ve worked hard for years to create a successful business. It’s likely your biggest asset — one you’re counting on for retirement. But without careful planning, what should be a triumphant finish could turn into a tragedy as all your hard work disappears without a proper harvest.
That’s because selling or passing on a business is totally different than running one. You’ve got one shot to get it right, but…
1. 90% of family businesses fail in the next generation.
2. If you go to market to sell and don’t find a buyer, you may not get a second a chance.
3. If an owner dies without a clear succession plan, the business’s value can plummet to nothing — fast.
Unfortunately, even thinking about transition planning leaves most business owners feeling daunted and overwhelmed.
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
—Peter Drucker
Your entrepreneurship story deserves a happy ending
Whether you’re looking to sell to new owners, leave a legacy for your family, pass the business to your employees, or just find your best path to retirement, you deserve to exit like a winner. Owners who go through detailed planning around a business handoff almost always enjoy better outcomes.
With comprehensive business succession planning from Watson Law Group, you’ll get:
1. Help evaluating all your options.
2. An experienced team to guide you every step of the way.
3. All the documents and legal support you need to execute a smooth transition — no matter what that looks like for you.
You’ve got one shot to get this right
We understand that transitioning your business is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make.
Luckily, we’ve been involved in hundreds of sales, handoffs, and succession plans since 1999, so we know how to surround you with a strong team for this once-in-a-lifetime play. Whether you’re looking to negotiate an outside sale, optimize a family handoff, or have no idea what you even need, we can help — from start to finish.
Maximize the value of what you’ve built
Follow these three steps to plan a smooth, successful transition.
1.
Schedule a Free Consultation
We’ll meet for 30 minutes so we can understand exactly where you’re at in your planning journey. (Don’t worry, it’s fine if you feel totally lost!)
2.
Design Your Departure
Together, we’ll figure out what your business is worth and what your best exit options are. Then we’ll create an air-tight plan for executing your vision.
3.
Sail Into the Sunset
Whatever’s next for you, it’ll be even sweeter knowing you’ve made the best choices possible on your way out the door.
Why choose Watson Law? Weʼre not like other firms.
No billing surprises
Our trademarked Frank Fee pricing model gets rid of the unfair guesswork of hourly billing. Weʼll tell you upfront how much each phase of your planning project will cost, and never charge you just to get on the phone.
No hidden agendas
Others who say they offer business succession planning will often drive you towards a particular insurance product or outcome. We have the expertise to help no matter what type of succession is best for your actual goals and situation.
No leaving you halfway
Many succession planners are great with ideas, but can’t draft the legal documents to get it done. And many specialize in either selling a business or passing it down, but not both. We’re rare in having the expertise to help you stick your dismount no matter what route you choose to take.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the right time to start thinking about succession?
What if my business has multiple owners?
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How is selling a business different than handing it down?
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How can I know what my business is worth?
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How long does it take to get a succession plan in place?
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