Secure Your Business's Future with SUSTAIN

Comprehensive Continuity and Succession Planning Services

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Self-Assess Your Business Needs and Opportunities

Welcome to our self-assessment section, where business owners can evaluate their needs for sustaining and growing their companies, and potential buyers can explore opportunities to invest in or partner with established businesses. Whether you are looking to ensure the future continuity of your business or seeking to acquire a thriving enterprise, SUSTAIN offers the tools and guidance you need.

For Business Owners

Evaluate Your Succession and Continuity Needs

  • Identify Potential Successors: Assess if your business has capable individuals ready to take over leadership roles.
  • Risk Management: Evaluate the risks your business faces and how prepared you are to handle them.
  • Business Continuity Plans: Review your existing plans for operational continuity during unexpected events.
  • Growth Strategies: Determine if you have clear strategies in place for sustainable growth.
  • Quality Management Systems: Assess the effectiveness of your current quality processes and procedures.
  • Digital Transformation: Evaluate your readiness for digital enhancements and automation.
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For Potential Buyers

Explore Opportunities to Invest or Partner

  • Business Viability: Assess the financial health and market position of the business you're interested in.
  • Growth Potential: Evaluate the potential for future growth and expansion of the business.
  • Cultural Fit: Determine if the business aligns with your values and vision for the future.
  • Risk and Compliance: Review the business's risk management and compliance frameworks.
  • Operational Stability: Ensure the business has robust operational systems and continuity plans.
  • Investment Goals: Clarify your investment goals and how the business can help you achieve them.
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Business Continuity Strategy Development

Quality Management Systems Development

Market Positioning and Growth Strategy

Risk Management and Governance

Digital Transformation and Automation

Preserve Your Legacy and Ensure Continued Success

At BDT, we are committed to helping you preserve your legacy and ensure the continued success of your business. Fill out our forms today and let us assist you in finding the perfect match.

1. Succession Planning

  • Identify Potential Successors: We help you identify and mentor potential successors within your organization to ensure a seamless transition.
  • Develop Transition Strategies: Our team creates detailed transition plans to minimize disruptions and maintain operational stability.

2. Business Continuity Strategy Development

  • Risk Assessment: We evaluate your current operations to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Continuity Plans: Comprehensive continuity plans are crafted to ensure your business remains operational during unexpected events.

3. Quality Management Systems Implementation

  • Process Development: We design and implement quality processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and performance.
  • Continuous Improvement: Training and support are provided to maintain and improve quality standards continuously.

4. Digital Transformation and Automation

  • Technology Assessment: Our experts assess your current technology infrastructure and recommend enhancements.
  • Automation Solutions: We implement automation solutions to streamline operations and increase productivity.

5. Market Positioning and Growth Strategy

  • Competitive Analysis: Analyze your market position and identify opportunities for growth.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop strategies to expand your market presence and achieve your business goals.

6. Risk Management and Governance

  • Risk Frameworks: Create risk management frameworks to safeguard your business.
  • Governance Structures: Establish governance structures such as advisory boards to guide your business effectively.
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BDT Succession Planning Services

We invite you to explore SUSTAIN™, our comprehensive business continuity and succession planning services. At BDT, we understand the critical importance of securing your business's future.

SUSTAIN is designed to ensure seamless leadership transitions, strategic planning, and continued growth. By addressing your unique business needs and mitigating risks, we help you maintain stability and preserve your legacy. Discover how SUSTAIN can empower your business to thrive for generations to come. 

  • Secure Future Leadership
  • Understand Business Needs
  • Strategic Transition Plans
  • Tailored Mentorship Programs
  • Assess Risks and Opportunities
  • Implement Continuity Measures
  • Nurture Business Growth

Use our self-assessment tool today to learn more and take the first step toward a secure and prosperous future.

Proven Methodology

Single-Owner Businesses

Family-Owned Enterprises

Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises

Businesses Seeking Growth or Partnership

Businesses Preparing for Sale

Business Types We Support

At BDT, our comprehensive business continuity and succession planning services are tailored to meet the unique needs of various business types. We are committed to helping you secure your business's future, no matter your industry or size. Here are five business types we support:

1. Single-Owner Businesses

  • Challenge: Lack of a formal succession plan and risk of operational disruption if the owner retires or exits suddenly.
  • Solution: We develop customized succession strategies to identify and prepare successors, ensuring a seamless transition and preserving the business legacy.

2. Family-Owned Enterprises

  • Challenge: Navigating complex family dynamics and ensuring fair and equitable succession planning.
  • Solution: Our experts facilitate family meetings, create governance structures, and design plans that balance family interests with business needs, securing long-term success.

3. Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

  • Challenge: Limited resources and expertise to manage risk and implement continuity plans.
  • Solution: We provide risk assessment, business continuity planning, and digital transformation services to enhance operational stability and support sustainable growth.

4. Businesses Seeking Growth or Partnership

  • Challenge: Identifying and attracting suitable partners or investors to support expansion or shared ownership.
  • Solution: Our team helps you showcase your business’s value, develop growth strategies, and find compatible partners or investors to achieve your objectives.

5. Businesses Preparing for Sale

  • Challenge: Maximizing business value and ensuring a smooth transition to new ownership.
  • Solution: We assist in evaluating your business’s market position, preparing it for sale, and managing the transition process to attract the right buyers and achieve favorable outcomes.

At BDT, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities each business type faces. Our tailored solutions are designed to help you achieve your business continuity and succession goals, ensuring a secure and prosperous future.

Business Continuity for Single-owner Businesses

When considering business continuity for single-owner businesses with no succession plan, it’s crucial to explore various options to ensure the long-term viability and preservation of the business. Here are the primary options:

Succession Planning

Internal Succession:

    • Identify Successors: Look within the organization to identify employees who have the potential to take over leadership roles. This could include senior managers, key employees, or family members.
    • Mentoring and Training: Develop a mentoring program to groom identified successors. Provide them with the necessary training and experience to prepare them for leadership roles.
    • Transition Period: Plan a gradual transition where the current owner can gradually transfer responsibilities to the successor, ensuring a smooth changeover.

External Succession:

    • External Recruitment: If no internal candidates are suitable, consider recruiting an external candidate with the right experience and vision for the business.
    • Professional Management: Hire a professional management team or CEO to run the business, while the owner retains ownership or moves to a more advisory role.

Legacy Preservation

Philanthropic Foundations:

    • Create a Foundation: Establish a philanthropic foundation to carry on the owner’s vision and values. This can include funding community projects, scholarships, or other initiatives aligned with the business’s mission.
    • Endowment Fund: Set up an endowment fund to support the foundation’s activities long-term.

Brand Preservation:

    • Trademark Protection: Ensure that the business’s brand and trademarks are legally protected.
    • Cultural Continuity: Develop initiatives to preserve the company culture and core values, ensuring they continue even after ownership changes.

Board of Directors:

  • Establish a Board: Form a board of directors to provide oversight and strategic direction. This can include independent directors with relevant industry experience.
  • Regular Reviews: Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure compliance with governance standards and industry regulations.

Developing a Management System

Institutionalizing Processes:

    • Quality Management Systems (QMS): Implement QMS to ensure consistent quality and operational efficiency. Document all critical processes and establish standard operating procedures (SOPs).
    • Knowledge Management: Create a knowledge management system to capture and transfer essential business knowledge.

Digital Transformation:

    • Automation: Automate key business processes using digital tools to ensure consistency and reduce dependency on any single individual.
    • Data Analytics: Use data analytics to make informed decisions and monitor business performance.

Selling the Business

Sell to a Larger Firm:

    • Strategic Buyers: Sell the business to a larger firm that operates in the same industry. This can provide the business with more resources and stability.
    • Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence to find the right buyer who values the business’s legacy and can integrate it successfully.

Sell to Employees (Employee Stock Ownership Plan - ESOP):

    • Employee Ownership: Transition ownership to employees through an ESOP. This can motivate employees and ensure continuity, as they have a vested interest in the business’s success.
    • Structured Plan: Develop a structured plan for transferring ownership and responsibilities to employees over time.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Merging with Another Business:

    • Strategic Merger: Merge with another business that complements the current business’s operations. This can enhance market presence and operational efficiencies.
    • Integration Plan: Develop a comprehensive integration plan to ensure a smooth merger process and maintain business continuity.
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