Exploring all available succession options in advance allows time for plans to be properly drawn up. Succession options to consider include; sale to another shareholder, company buy-back, ownership transfer within the family, employee buyout, management buyout, trade sale and flotation. A team of succession experts at Scottish Enterprise can offer funded and impartial advice.

Yes, if you’re a business based in Scotland.

This is a funded and impartial service.

Anyone making long term plans for their business or thinking about selling their business. 

Succession Planning Support provides up to one day funded support with an experienced adviser.

Once you've submitted your enquiry one of our specialists will be in touch to discuss your needs. 

To help inform this discussion we'll ask for a copy of your business plan and, if available, the last three years' of your company accounts.

Submit an enquiry and an adviser will be in touch to discuss your needs.