Succession planning

Guided smoothly through your business -sucession.

Thinking about taking over a business but not sure where to start? With experience, network and honest feedback, we’ll guide you from idea to succession strategy.

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Your journey with us

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Our process

Your journey with us,step by step

Taking over a business is a big step. We’ll guide you along the way — with structure, clarity and experience.

Free initial consultation


01

In a non-binding conversation, we'll explain where you stand, what motivates you — and what the takeover could look like.

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Kick-off with your mentor

02

Together with your mentor, you define your goals and plan the next steps.

Succession strategy

03

Together with your mentor, you define a clear strategy: What are the remaining questions? Which factors (legal, financial, organizational) are decisive for a successful takeover?

Presentation*

04

You present your succession strategy to a small group of mentors and experts and receive valuable feedback.

*Optional

Final interview & company takeover

05

You take stock: Where do you stand? What else is needed? Together with your mentor, you will determine the next steps.

success stories

So others have theCompany takeover mastered.

“Business Park Baselland supported me with valuable resources and an experienced coach to refine my business idea and sharpen my entrepreneurial strategy. Thanks to this targeted and motivating support, I was able to develop a well-founded business plan within a short period of time — the decisive basis for the successful founding of DRONexploration GmbH.”

Tobias Brehm
Managing Director DronExploration ltd

“Business Park Baselland helped us develop a comprehensive business plan. With the help of a financial expert, we were able to create a planned income statement, a liquidity and an investment plan. In this collaboration, many open questions were answered and the support finally led to the founding of our Upwind Ecosystems GmbH! ”

Simone Fluri
Co-Founder UpWind

“Thanks to Business Park Baselland, I've never lost touch. I was professionally supported from the initial idea to the implementation of my own business. In particular, the support in developing my business plan was decisive for me. Thanks to valuable tips, practical advice and a strong network, I was able to successfully start my self-employment. I am grateful for this valuable support.”

Silvana Staub
Founder Raumsinn' Interior Design & Construction Planning GmbH

Thinking about taking over a business?

We are happy to take time for you. Free of charge and without obligation.

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Supported by+21 mentors

Our mentors are experienced entrepreneurs who are there to help you.
Professionally, personally and with a clear eye for your next steps.

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Alexis Weil
Bojan Hofmann
Carole Flury
Cheyenne Ramseier
Christoph Fehr
Damian Hostettler
John Brosi
Jonas Hänggi
Jonas Zeier
Laurent Decrue
Lorenz Pöhlmann
Lukas Moser
Madeleine Na
Marco Sibold
Michael Minder
Michele Matt
Nadine Kleger
Nunzio Cometa
Pascal Bolliger
Patrick Tschudi
Rafael Waber
René Schulz
Roman Schneider
Simon Müller
Simone Fluri
Susann Zumstein
Thomas Bretscher
Alexis Weil
Founder SeniorsAtWork
Bojan Hofmann
Catering-Entrepreneur
Carole Flury
Geschäftsführerin, Online Treuhand
Cheyenne Ramseier
Christoph Fehr
Retail-Manager & Business Coach
Damian Hostettler
Geschäftsleitung & VR
John Brosi
Niederlassungsleiter BDO Schweiz
Jonas Hänggi
Treuhand-Experte & Unternehmer
Jonas Zeier
Founder & Investor
Laurent Decrue
Co-CEO von Holycode
Lorenz Pöhlmann
Consultant & Interim Manager
Lukas Moser
Co-Founder von eKô
Madeleine Na
Business Coach & Nachfolgeberaterin
Marco Sibold
Michael Minder
CEO, Mindset AG
Michele Matt
Gründer von MyCamper
Nadine Kleger
Senior Manager Digital Communications
Nunzio Cometa
Niederlassungsleiter BDO Liestal
Pascal Bolliger
Stadtpräsident Laufen
Patrick Tschudi
Co-Founder von Working Bicycle
Rafael Waber
Coach für KMU-Führungsteams
René Schulz
Experte berufliche Vorsorge
Roman Schneider
Unternehmer & Coach
Simon Müller
Gastronomie-Unternehmer
Simone Fluri
Co-Geschäftsführerin, NEUE SICHT
Susann Zumstein
HR-Expertin
Thomas Bretscher
Unternehmensberater Retail
Inspiration & Support

Tools, tips & knowledge for your company takeover.

Your toolbox for succession

Helpful templates, checklists, and tips for your company takeover. Compact, understandable, ready to use.

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FAQ

Answers to the key questions successors ask.

I don't have an eye on a company yet — can I still get in touch?

Yes. We’ll work with you to refine your search profile (industry, size, location, budget) and point you to the right paths and platforms. You can also register on our succession marketplace.

What if I'm still unsure whether a takeover is right for me?

Then we start with a position assessment: goals, time frame, financial & risk profile and your role as an entrepreneur. From this, we derive realistic scenarios (e.g. partial participation, subsequent full takeover) and clarify what makes sense for you.

How does a company succession actually work?

Typically in 6 phases:

  1. Preparation: Objectives, search profile, financing preparation.
  2. Search & contact: Longlist/shortlist, confidentiality (NDA).
  3. Initial meetings & information: Teaser, Q&A
  4. Review & Assessment: Due diligence (finance, law, tax, HR, market).
  5. Structure & contract: Price/structure (asset/share deal), sales contract, guarantees.
  6. Financing & handover: Bank/seller loan/earn-out, handover & integration plan. We will guide you through the steps and coordinate trust, banking and legal advice if necessary.
How much equity do I need to take over?

This depends on the purchase price and structure; as a rough guideline, many banks expect around 20-30% of own funds plus additional costs/reserve. The rest can be financed via bank loans, seller loans, earn-out or mezzanine. We will check the appropriate structure with you and bring you to financing partners.

What are typical stumbling blocks when planning a succession?
  • Excessive purchase price or unrealistic expectations.
  • Incomplete figures /lack of transparency in due diligence.
  • Dependency of owner (customers, know-how, key people).
  • Unclear roles & handover planning, too little time for handover.
  • Liquidity requirements underestimated (working capital, investments).
Who are your mentors and what do they bring to the table?

Our mentors are experienced and successful entrepreneurs, succession experts and professionals from areas such as finance, law/tax, marketing/sales, HR and operations, etc.

Let's talk about your idea.

Starting or taking over a business? Together we’ll shape your next steps — with experience, network and honest feedback.
Free of charge and without obligation.

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First assessment of your idea
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