Process for buyers and future farmers
Desjardins has established a 7-step process to help you throughout an intergenerational business purchase or transfer. The document guides you through the thought process, helps you make decisions and was designed to assist you every step of the way.
At any time, please feel free to refer to these 2 guides to learn more about each step:
- Guide for the buyer (PDF, 929 KB)
- Guide for the farm successor (PDF, 671 MB)


The 7 steps
Find out what type of buyer you are to better understand what kind of guidance you need in your purchase process.
Determine what motivates you to become an entrepreneur.
Evaluate how prepared you are to buy a business.
Create a financial package in line with your financial needs and the business's financial needs.
Get information on the progressive takeover of a business, until the transferor completes his or her exit strategy.
Review the steps required to conclude a business transfer.