Energy Succession Planning- Fueling Business Succession Strategies
The oil, propane, gas, HVAC, and renewable energy industries have deep family-business roots. Families are diverse; whether you are blood-related or two or more people working together for reasons other than money, the bonds are strong in energy-focused business. We are experts in the complexities inherent with energy succession planning decisions and developing succession planning strategies, so your business is flexible and agile to respond to the constant environment of change.
Not to be confused with exit planning, succession planning provides solutions to overcome the possible, probable, and potential issues that impact your vision. Succession planning transforms your vision into reality, whereas exit planning ONLY considers the process of you leaving the business through sale or transfer. Business growth, developing next-generation leaders, treating family fairly, overcoming generational conflict, and transforming your business to meet customers’ changing preferences and economic pressures are a few of the common issues we partner with our clients to succeed.
We advise business owners on the 10 interdependent Succession Matrix® perspectives to position your business for growth, sell to a third party, or transition to the next generation. We leverage our more than 45 years of experience to provide clarity and a strong path forward when it comes to your energy succession planning.
Business ownership by nature is risky; succession planning, however, creates strategies and structure to put you in control. Our team of experienced energy succession planning specialists are here to make your family business succession a breeze. So what happens when you decide to take the next step towards the future you imagine…now?
Resources
4 Tips for Family-Owned Fuel Businesses During the Holiday Season
Family-owned fuel dealers, wholesalers, propane marketers, and service contractors: The holiday season ushers in a unique blend of joy and introspection, particularly for businesses deeply rooted in family ties. Your enterprise isn't just a business; it's a family affair. You employ those connected by blood and those who've become integral parts of your extended [...]
The Guide to Balancing Family Bonds and Business Growth in Propane Enterprises
For family propane businesses, balancing nurturing familial bonds and preparing the next generation for leadership roles can be daunting. Leaving family integration into the business to chance is a recipe for failure, as it can strain your family relationships and the success of your business. Just as you put effort into sustaining and growing [...]
Fuel Dealer’s Game-Changing Strategy Secures a Thriving Future
In the ever-changing fuel industry, dealers seeking to evolve out of day-to-day operations while continuing to secure their financial future must go beyond hope alone. While many fuel dealers aspire to sell their businesses and cash in, others seek secure investment opportunities amid economic uncertainty. The idea of passing the torch to family members [...]
Three Issues Plaguing Business Owners in the Heating Fuel and Energy Industry and How to Overcome Them
Business owners in the heating, fuel, and energy industry are much like chefs in a busy kitchen, constantly juggling multiple demands requiring their attention, including political and industry changes, day-to-day operations, customer perceptions, and employee and leadership dynamics. As such, owners can often wonder which end is up, what is the best direction forward, [...]
Expert Strategies to Navigate Volatility in the Oil and Gas Industries
The Importance of Collaboration and Strategic Planning The energy industry presents a multitude of challenges for fuel dealers, wholesalers, and service contractors. These challenges range from seasonal fluctuations, inflation, and political factors to their customers’ reliance on their business. These external forces can make it challenging for dealers to maintain a steady revenue stream. [...]
Earning Respect in the Family Business
A successful family business can provide opportunities to all who are associated with the owners or viewed as family. History has proven, the odds of family business success through multiple generations dwindles with every ownership transition. However; where many family businesses have failed, there have also been many family businesses [...]
The Succession Planning Matrix
The Succession Planning Matrix
Many people put off succession planning because they think it means retirement, exit, and the end. However; succession planning is just the beginning. It gives the owner options in terms of what “their next” looks like, whether that be growth, philanthropy, or a new business venture. Our process focuses are addressing 10 key areas of what we call the Succession Matrix.
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We can help you with insights, other resources, and see if it makes sense to work together. At the very least, in 30 minutes, you may get some ideas you can apply to your business right away.
