The power of succession-thinking

Building a business that operates independently of its owner increases its appeal and value to potential buyers. Bill Withers understands this all too well, he’s the Founder of ADAPT by Design, and former owner of global, geoscience tech company, acQuire. He’s also the author of ‘Succession Thinking: Build a resilient business and deliver sustained value’. Succession thinking requires building a robust infrastructure, including capable leaders and a strong culture. This approach, he insists, is particularly important for SMEs and should be integrated early in every business’s development.