In the coming years, German SMEs will face a massive wave of transfers. Hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs are looking for a successor \u2013 but for many, the process ends before it has even really begun. Not because there are no buyers, but because the company itself is not ready for transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A lack of transparency in the figures, unclear structures, excessive dependence on the owner \u2013 these are all stumbling blocks that prospective buyers recognise in the due diligence process. What seems obvious to the owner can quickly appear to be a risk from an investor’s perspective. Commercial preparation is decisive for much more than just the price. It is the basis for whether a buyer gains confidence, whether a process runs smoothly \u2013 and whether a life’s work passes into stable hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A well-prepared company signals control, structure and vision. Clarity in finances, orderly documentation and professional processes create the necessary security for a successful succession. The value of a company is never just a number. It is an expression of entrepreneurial quality \u2013 measurable in terms of stability, predictability and attractiveness to third parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The better a company is positioned commercially, the more valuable it is perceived to be \u2013 and the greater the chances of a successful succession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anyone who is currently dealing with the issue of succession or would like to start planning early will find practical insights and concrete starting points for a successful handover in the following article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In the coming years, German SMEs will face a massive wave of transfers. Hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs are looking for a successor \u2013 but for many, the process ends before it has even really begun. Not because there are no buyers, but because the company itself is not ready for transfer. A lack of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":12408,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[28,30],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n