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Exit Planning Articles by John Kohler, CPA, CEPA
John Kohler, CPA, CEPASenior Tax Manager, Schneider Downs
John Kohler has more than 15 years of experience in assisting clients in a variety of tax and accounting functions across numerous industries. He actively assists clients with business succession opportunities, helping them identify options for successful ownership transitions to families, third parties, and strategic partners.
Recent Articles posted by John Kohler
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Are You Prepared for the Next Stage of Your Business? You’re a successful business owner who’s devoted all your time and effort to growing your company to be a best-in-class provider in the industry. With your head down so long, you’ve probably never thought about what you were going to do as you approached the next stage of life. Planning for that next stage before you actually get there can help solve many of the problems today’s business owners often face following an exit transaction. It may sound great to play golf every day, or to sit at the lake and fish, but does that replace the daily rush you had while operating your business? ... Read more Succession Planning Starts with "What’s Next" Asking the Right Question What makes a business successful? In many small businesses, the owner is the principal driver, particularly from a technical and sales aspect. They are the ones running around, coordinating sales, staying late to ensure that products get made. They are the ones working the relationships with clients to ensure that the orders continue to come in. With all that these individuals is doing, exit planners ask, “have they ever thought about what they want to do next?” Unfortunately, there is a good chance that one of the 5 D’s (Death, Divorce, Disability, Distress, and Disagreement) could affect their businesses. Let us ... Read more |