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Family Business Services

Family business and business families are an important part of VMSW. As trusted advisors we help business families overcome the many challenges of transitioning their business to the next generation, helping to keep the family in family business.

We support business owners in designing and implementing a comprehensive transition plan that meets the needs of all three areas of the business: the family area, the ownership area and the management area.

"Where Are You Now" Discovery Questionnaire

To take the first step in planning for your eventual transition, I recommend that you take a complimentary test of the "Where Are You Now" Discovery Questionnaire which will help you determine where your family business is now, in terms of its business, succession, and retirement planning activity.

If you are then interested in taking this a step further, I would be happy to arrange for you to participate in the full survey where all family members with an interest or involvement in the business complete the questionnaire independently and in confidence.

This process helps to identify the conflicts and differences of opinion that need to be resolved to facilitate the development of a successful family business and/or transfer of ownership and management to the next generation.  You will receive a detailed synopsis and profile of the key issues, concerns, potential conflicts and building blocks for the future.  This report will highlight the areas where family consultation and business planning activity are most needed.

This questionnaire also provides you with a benchmark so that subsequent re-completion of the survey will give you a clear indication of the progress you have made in addressing some of the highlighted issues.

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FAMILY BUSINESS ADVISOR

Brent VanParys, CA, CAFA
VanParys Micacchi Shippey & Warnick LLP

As a Chartered Accountant and CAFE Trained Family Council Facilitator, Brent has been a trusted advisor to family businesses for 24 years. He combines solid technical skills with the important soft skills of facilitation, communication and conflict resolution. With this unique combination Brent helps families through the difficult issues surrounding business transition strategic planning, estate arrangements and other major events in the life of a family business.

Brent is an accomplished speaker, presenting at workshops covering a wide variety of topics of interest to small and medium-sized businesses. He is a member of The SuccessCareŽ Most Trusted Advisor Program and specializes in family business and agri-business transition planning. As an active member of the Canadian Association of Family Enterprises and the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors, Brent continues to develop his skills and support network in the area of family business.

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Family Business Services:

We understand the unique challenges of families in business together.

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