NOT ON MY WATCH
Principles for Building a Successful Family Business
about SKIP IRELAND
Henry H Ireland III (Skip) is a third-generation family business owner, with his brothers. worked for and managed Chattanooga Office Supply/COS Business Products & Interiors for over 45 years.
Skip has worked with his father, aunt, uncle, cousins and brothers over the course of his career. He has lived and breathed the family business experience. He has intimate knowledge and insight on what it takes to make a family business a success.
During his career Skip was named the 2017 National Office Products Professional of the Year, co-founded two national office furniture buying groups, served several terms on the National Office Products Association Board, including one as secretary. He has also served on numerous local not-for-profit boards, fund-raising teams and community advocacy groups.
In his spare time Skip enjoys winters in Florida with his wife, Joi, as well as golf, boating and travel. He and Joi have three grown children whom they are extremely proud of.
Five Key Skills for a Family Business:
Succession Planning
What’s next, who’s next and what’s the plan to ensure it happens the way you want it?
Succession Planning
Development of Differentiation Strategies
What sales, marketing and operational strategies can you use to make your business more unique and successful
Development of Differentiation Strategies
Time to Sell
Strategies for creating maximum value for your business. Developing a 3-5 year plan.
Time to Sell
Situational Analysis
Where is your business now, how did it get there, and where do you want it to go?
Situational Analysis
Navigating the Dynamics of a Family Business
Reinforcing values, ensuring alignment, establishing open and honest communication processes
Dynamics of a Family Business
A CLASSIC BOOK
Skip Irelands’ book NOT ON MY WATCH is positioned to be a classic work on its genre, as it details the story of struggle, reinvention, and success at his family business and how you can successfully transition your business for succession. Among the many different topics, you will learn:
Family Dynamics Impact on the Business
How dynamics and outlook of a family business operations, financial management, sales, and marketing impact the future sustainability of the organization
Business Dynamics
Aligning Family Values/Business Goals
Defining values and creating strategies to harmonize family values and business goals
Developing a Healthy Culture and Business
Navagating Crisis
How to Turn Crisis Into Opportunities
Navegating Family Business Challenges
Applying Strategies for Growth
Success in business requires constant change, the willingness to rethink your direction, and the commitment to reinvent the company as many times as necessary
Growth Strategies and Tactics
How to Add Value to Your Business
Explore ways you can discover the gold nuggets of your business hidden value
Increase Your Family Business Valuation
Succession and Legacy Transition
How to prepare for your exit and design a well thought out, detailed succesion plan
Succesion Planning
family Business Transition Coaching
“I would like to share with you my over forty-five years of successfully owning, leading , managing and transitioning a family owned business. I will discuss my successes as well as my failures and what I learned along the way. I can help you navigate the unique challenges of owning a family business in addition to helping you create a succession plan and business transition strategy to ensure the best possible price for your business.“. -Skip Ireland
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