{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/637fd1a202437100113bb05d/6a68fe1025e6bb221798cfb9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Educational Episode 4","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/637fd1a202437100113bb05d/1785265644062-a0d46dce-a3aa-4132-91c1-61b877e6dc7c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Educational Episode 4 : Business Continuity - Preparing for Life’s Unexpected Events</strong></p><p><br></p><p>No business is immune to life's unexpected events. Marriage, illness, divorce and death can all have significant implications for rural businesses which makes&nbsp; preparation just as important as planning for the future and any unexpected challenges.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this educational episode, Hannah is joined by Sharon Murray and Agnes Mallon from Gillespie Macandrew to explore how rural business owners can protect both their families and their businesses when sometimes faced with unexpected events.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Building on our previous episodes covering succession planning, inheritance tax and business structures, this conversation focuses on practical steps every farming and rural business should consider to improve resilience and ensure business continuity.</p><h3><br></h3><h3>Key takeaways you can expect from tuning in:</h3><ul><li>Why business continuity planning is just as important as succession planning.</li><li>How marriage, civil partnerships and divorce can affect family businesses.</li><li>Why partnership agreements, wills and Powers of Attorney are essential documents not just paperwork.</li><li>The practical implications of illness or incapacity for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.</li><li>Common risks rural businesses overlook and the simple steps that can help avoid costly disputes.</li><li>Why having difficult conversations before a crisis arises can protect both relationships and the future of your business.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you're farming as a family, running a diversified rural business or simply want to be better prepared for the unexpected, this episode offers practical advice and expert insights to help safeguard your business for the future.</p><p><br></p><p>The Award Winning Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land &amp; rural business, private client, energy and real estate.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Agnes, Sharon and Gillespie Macandrew on social media : LinkedIn - Agnes Mallon / Sharon Murray / Gillespie Macandrew LLP \\\\ Instagram - @Gillespiemacandrewllp&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Episode Recorded on Friday 26th June 2026.</p><p><br></p><p>All views expressed are our own.</p>","author_name":"Women in Wellies Podcast"}