How Owner Dependent is Your Business?-Webinar Recording

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In today's webinar, Sean Hutchinson from Ready for Next Global discusses how business owners can reduce owner dependency, optimize business value, and mitigate risks. He introduces the concept of owner dependency, emphasizing its impact on business valuation and functionality. Sean outlines that high owner dependency can deter potential investors, create operational inefficiencies, and negatively affect recruitment and retention efforts. <br /><br />Throughout the webinar, Sean offers practical advice on transferring responsibilities and knowledge from the owner to other team members to create a more self-sufficient business. This includes transitioning client and supplier relationships and delegating operational tasks. He highlights key indicators and impacts of owner dependency, such as reliance on the owner for decision-making and lack of succession planning.<br /><br />Sean also mentions the Ready for Next Global's owner dependency assessment tool, which provides business owners with personalized feedback and actionable steps to reduce dependency. The webinar encourages business owners to view their companies through an investor's lens and adopt strategies to enhance sustainability and enterprise value. Finally, Sean introduces AED's Owner Readiness Hub as a resource for further learning and assessment tools. The session concludes with an open invitation for attendees to contact Sean or explore the readiness hub for additional support.

Keywords

owner dependency

business valuation

operational efficiency

succession planning

Ready for Next Global

owner readiness

investor perspective