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Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is the inability to discharge all your
the creditors of a corporation declared to be insolvent(Someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts)
Bankruptcys Lessons
A. B.
C.
D. E.
Overextension To Markets Protects From Creditors Not Competitors Entrepreneur = Business Recognize Failure Too Late Emotionally Painful
Sell Plan
Communicate
Covered
Bank Wants
Subordination Key Personnel Leave Lack Of Materials Unpaid Taxes Demand For Cash Payment Customer Complaints Increase
Failure Reality
Consult with
Family/Friends
Seek Outside Assistance
Draining Resources
successful continued operations. To initiate a liquidity event that will generate a significant amount of cash for the investors. An IPO (initial public offering) has become a reality. Most realistic opportunity is sale of the business.
Harvesting
Direct Sale
Direct Sale
Requires Time & Planning
Disadvantages
Less access to capital
of action Family culture as a source of pride Greater resilience in hard times Less bureaucratic and impersonal Financial benefits Knowing the business
markets may curtail growth Confusing organization Nepotism Spoiled-kid syndrome Paternalistic/autocratic rule Financial strain Succession dramas
Plan
Well-Defined Job Descriptions
Open Process
Succession Planning
Transfer To Family Member
Role Of Owner- Full-Time/Part-Time/Retire Members Able To Work Together? Income Transition Business Environment Loyal Employees Tax Consequences
Transfer To Non-Family
Train Key Employee- Retain Some Equity Retain Control- Hire Manager Sell