The office has to do what it can to make the operation succeed, in order to deserve the help it receives. It is effective because it is independent, that is, not part of a larger organization and not dependent on income from advertisers. It would be just as effective, I believe, with somebody else as editor, if they were capable and committed. It is not too early to start thinking about who might succeed me when I retire. In fact, good business practice demands that succession be planned for long in advance.
Expansion seems to offer the key to continuity.
If we can expand and get knowledgeable people working for Abbey Publications as office assistants, editorial interns reviewers, and assistant or associate editors, there will be more potential successors, and as soon as our income permits us to offer a decent salary, it will be easier to attract and retain a good person as editor. Inc. All rights reserved.