AD Launches The Independent Distributor Ownership Center to Support Succession and Sustainability Planning for AD Members
Wayne, PA – AD announced that it has launched a new program entitled the Independent Distributor Ownership Center (IDOC), providing AD members and their next generation with the guidance, tools, and connections to navigate ownership transition with confidence, make informed decisions about the future of their businesses, and take action on their succession plans while helping preserve independent ownership.
Through the newly launched www.AD-IDOC.com website, members can use their AD credentials to confidentially access professional expertise, educational resources, and connections with fellow AD members to help them understand their options, make informed decisions, and take action on their succession and sustainability plans.
AD IDOC serves as a trusted resource across four key areas of succession planning:
Peer Resources connect members with an on-line directory of over 75 fellow AD members who have navigated ownership transitions, family business dynamics, leadership succession, and other challenges and are willing to privately share their experiences.
Subject Matter Experts connect members with AD-vetted professionals specializing in the business, financial, legal, family, and leadership aspects of succession planning.
Content provides a curated collection of succession planning resources and other educational materials designed to help members better understand their options, prepare for the future, and make informed decisions with confidence.
Transaction Exchange connects AD members who may be thinking of selling their business with fellow members seeking growth through acquisition, creating a path for businesses to preserve their culture, protect the people who helped them grow and remain independent.
AD members can access these resources confidentially and at their discretion, with or without AD staff involvement, giving them the flexibility to engage with IDOC in the way that best supports their needs.
Bryana Kennedy, AD Vice President, IDOC, commented:
“Succession is one of the most important decisions an independent business owner will make, and the path forward looks different for every business. By directing us to create IDOC, The AD Board has established a platform that will help AD’s members and their next generation understand their options, make informed decisions, and plan for the future of their businesses.”
To learn more about the Independent Distributor Ownership Center, visit www.AD-IDOC.com.