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Small Business Transition: “Passing Along the Business”

Miles and Joyce own and operate a farm on land that’s been in Joyce’s family since 1878, and are preparing to pass their farming operation along to their grandson Mike. Transitioning their business has required communication and understanding among all family members, and Miles and Joyce have managed to keep everyone in the family involved, [...]

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Succession Planning

Trailer for documentary about two farming families and their concerns regarding financial succession planning. Duration : 0:1:40 Recommended ReadingManagement Succession Planning for Family BusinessesReasons Why an Estate Plan Can Go Awry – Hull on Estate and Succession Planning #146The Positive Side of the Second Marriage – Hull on Esate and Succession PlanningSuccess Profiles – Succession [...]

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Small Business Transition: “Starting the Conversation”

Now that their children are grown and on their own, farm owners Ron & Jo are looking ahead to the future of their farming business. When the couple felt it was time to start that conversation with their family, as well as with insurance and legal professionals, they engaged their Farm Bureau Financial Services agent [...]

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