Retaining and Transitioning Businesses in Communities: Strategies in a New Era (1) (Community Development Research and Practice Series)

Synopsis

This edited collection presents successful business succession planning in smaller rural communities where profit margins are low, markets are shrinking, and there are few potential buyers. Finding innovative ways to successfully transition these businesses to new owners is at the heart of community and economic development efforts if many of these communities are to thrive in the future. Chapters outline options for successfully transitioning businesses that have worked in Canada, England, and the U.S. The book explores a variety of alternative approaches to transitioning small businesses to new owners using a different ownership model. A common theme running through these approaches is that employees and/or members of the community are engaged in working with or possibly owning the business in some cases. The book's discussions are not prescriptive, recommending specific models or strategies. Instead, they provide valuable insights into viable alternatives and suggest additional resource materials. This book is essential for academics, policymakers, and practitioners working on community and economic development issues, especially in areas with aging populations.

Copyright:

2025

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

268 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781040386354

Related ISBNs:

9781032805627, 9781032805634, 9781040386323, 9781003497462

Publisher:

Taylor & Francis

Date of Addition:

06/27/25

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Norman Walzer and Christopher D. Merrett

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Business and Finance, Social Studies, Politics and Government, Sociology

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Norman Walzer

Edited by:

Christopher D. Merrett