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The Spare Key · An owner tool
Build your Spare Key.
Start with one responsibility that still comes back to you. Choose who could take it and what they would need. Leave with a first handoff you can act on.
Free to use No sign-up needed
One handoff to start.
Three short steps
One responsibility. One backup. One first move.
MY SPARE KEY
A first handoff
A first handoff
IF I AM AWAY, SOMEONE NEEDS TOChoose a responsibility
WHO COULD TAKE ITChoose who could take it
WHAT THEY NEED
- Written stepsStill to do
- Authorized access and limitsStill to do
- IntroductionsStill to do
- A practice runStill to do
MY FIRST MOVE
Choose a responsibility and a person to see your first move.
HOW I COULD START THE CONVERSATION
A starting point for your own planning. It is not a legal document and does not show that anyone is prepared to take over.
Designed for people running Main Street businesses, generally under $2 million in annual revenue.
From one handoff to your next step
A person. A plan. A chance to practise.
One handoff is a start. A Spare Key is a prepared person and usable instructions, whether you are away for a week or stepping back for good.
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