Developing a Business
Changes of Ownership
We advise and coach you and your company on generational and ownership changes as well as business acquisitions in both selling and buying. Impartially, confidentially and free of charge.
Are you planning to sell your business? Or considering buying one?
At LADEC we provide free change of ownership advisory services. We advise and coach companies and entrepreneurs in the Lahti region in generational changes, ownership changes and business acquisitions – whether you are selling or buying.
Our change of ownership advisory services include:
- Discussion and summary of the client’s situation
- An assessment of the purchase or sale readiness of the business and financing possibilities
- “Grapevine” network for finding buying and selling opportunities
- General-level tax advice
- Coaching for preparing a business plan and financial forecasts
- Assessment of the successor’s training needs
- Recommendations on potential specialist needs
Our services do NOT include:
- Assessment of the value of your company
- Active searching for buyers or purchase targets
- Corporate restructuring
- Preparing documents related to change of ownership
Prepare in advance!
It is good to recognise that every entrepreneur will face an ownership transfer at some point – including you. When you keep your business in good condition, begin planning several years in advance and use external specialists – such as us at LADEC – for matters you do not manage yourself, you are more likely to sell your company successfully and at the right price.
Our service is impartial, confidential, free of charge and quality certified.
We are part of the Suomen Uusyrityskeskus network. In our advisory services for new entrepreneurs as well as in our business transfer counselling, we follow the certified and standardised expert advisory model of the Enterprise Agencies network, in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 standard. When needed, we also draw on the diverse expertise of our development company and our extensive external specialist network.
Changes of ownership include:
- Business acquisitions outside the family
- Generational changes within the family
- Other ownership arrangements: One or more owners relinquish their ownership, or employees working in the company become owners through a business acquisition
3 tips for sellers and buyers!
Sellers, take care of at least the following before selling:
- Make profitability and growth expectations visible
- Put documents and contracts in order
- Ensure responsibilities are not tied to a single person
Buyers, check at least these before purchasing:
- Financial figures
- Retention of key customers
- Price vs. repayment capacity
Stages of change of ownership – Use specialists and reliable information!
Are you considering selling or buying a business in the Lahti region?
Contact LADEC early and book a meeting with our business developer! We will access your situation, plans and needs. Let’s think together about what should be done and how to proceed!
Our advisory services are free of charge. We are here for you and your company.
Submit a service request or call our service number!
Need to recruit new talent or train existing staff?
Lahti Employment Services and Päijät-Häme Employment Services provide your company with free support and advice for finding skilled workforce, recruitment, training staff and managing different changes.
