Grant Robinson,
Co-Founder The SuccessCare® Program
A member of a family accounting business for a number of years, Grant Robinson founded his own public accounting practice in 1986. Having coached many entrepreneurs and their families through the process of planning for the future, Grant acted upon his passion for family businesses and launched The SuccessCare® Program in 1996.
His objective is to ensure that business owners have a choice around the eventual ‘sale’ of their business and that their goals and objectives are met. For families that choose to transition the business to the next generation, Grant focuses on ensuring that all parties are treated fairly and equitably.
Grant has facilitated the family business transition process for many clients including both high profile and medium-sized Canadian businesses. The following are examples of some of Grant’s consulting work:
- Development of a family vision and a related business vision
- Creation of a decision-making process for families who work together
- Creation of the owner’s estate plan
- Design of a comprehensive succession plan that meets the objectives of all
- Creation of a detailed business plans for growth.
- Design and implementation of a Family Council with regular facilitated meetings
- Development of a Family Charters that included a family participation plan
- Design and implementation of an ownership advisory boards
- Design and implementation of a management boards
- Review of the family business governance structure
Grant is an ongoing contributor to various magazines and publications. As the technical editor for the CA Magazine’s Business Advisory Team, he regularly publishes articles that support and motivate business owners. He earned his economics degree at the University of Guelph is a member of • CAFÉ, the Canadian Association of Family Enterprise, member of the National Business Advisors’ Steering Committee and a Family Firm Institute member and has completed its Family Business Advisor Certification Program.
