The 5-Minute Exit Plan

I've received a newsletter from my pal Stuart Neal of Western Business Brokers, which contains a good article called "The 5-Minute Exit Plan". Click here to read it. These guys have a ton of good information for business owners who are considering selling their business either soon, or "someday".

Business succession planning workshop - FREE!

Business owners in Alberta, check out this free seminar coming up on April 26. There are some top-notch people presenting at this event, so it will definitely be worthwhile. If you're one of the many business owners out there who know you need a succession plan but are not sure where to start, start here. The notice below includes a phone number and email address you can use to reserve a seat. 

Business Succession Planning, Before During & After

If you are a small family business owner you must attend this workshop at the Derrick Golf and Winter Club April 26th 2012 7.30 am to 10.00 am.

The decision to exit a business is a serious step in the evolution of every business owners life.

Business owners need to be aware of all aspects in order to achieve the desired outcomes.

This presentation will discuss all you need to know. 

Topics covered include:

• What you need to do before selling - presented by Gene Eberly of TD Waterhouse 
• Business valuation, Sales process & Negotiation techniques - presented by Stuart Neal of Ambergate Group Inc.
• How to incorporate sales proceeds into life goals - presented by Sarkis Hakopdjanian of TD Waterhouse 
• Free of Charge

Space is limited.

Please telephone or email Sarkis at TD Waterhouse to confirm your attendance: (780) 448-8222 sarkis.hakopdjanian@td.com

We look forward to seeing you there!

A joint presentation hosted by TD Waterhouse and Ambergate Group Inc.

 

How to exit your business how and when you want to - free workshop

My friends over at Western Business Brokers are participating in what promises to be an excellent workshop for business owners. And it's even free! They sent me the following notice:

How to Exit Your Business When & How You Want To - Free Workshop

If you or someone you know has a controlling interest in a business generating more than $5 million dollars in annual sales please register for this free and highly informative event run jointly by the

TD Waterhouse Private Client Services Group and Ambergate Group Inc.

The decision to exit a business is a serious step in the evolution of every business owners life.

Business owners need to be aware of all aspects in order to achieve the desired outcomes.

This presentation will discuss all you need to know. 

Topics covered include:

What you need to do before selling,  

Business valuation, Sales process & Negotiation techniques, 

How to incorporate sales proceeds into life goals, 

Free of Charge

Where: Derrick Golf and Country Club
When: November 30th 2011 at 7 am sharp
Space is limited.

Please telephone or email Lois M Labahn to confirm your seats: (780) 448-8386, Lois.Labahn@td.com

We look forward to seeing you there!

Selling a business - myths and misconceptions

Are you a business owner wondering how and when to sell your business? Are you getting the right information and advice? Are you sure that you've set your price properly? I've talked to dozens of business owners who are trying to gather information and sell their businesses on their own, simply because they don't know where else to turn. The following article is a good starting place. It was provided to me by Stuart Neal of Western Business  Brokers. Click here to read the article.

How to exit your business when and how you want to

What a fantastic opportunity for business owners in Alberta to find out from the experts how to properly exit their business when the time is right! This is a FREE workshop and these guys know their stuff, so it's a real deal (no, I'm not associated with them, just familiar with their work). Click here to find out where, when and all the details you need to attend the workshop.

Partial sale of a business allows owners to have their cake and eat it too

I received this notice from my friends over at Ambergate Group/Western Business Brokers. It talks about two ideas, but the one that I thought would be of particular interest to business owners considering their succession planning is that of selling part of the business but staying involved. It's referred to in this article as the "have your cake and eat it approach", and that seems an appropriate title. Click here to view the article.

The 5 Minute Exit Plan

This article from Western Business Brokers gives straightforward tips for making some important decisions about when and how you will leave your business. Click here to read the article.

How to Buy a Business

Don't miss this FREE workshop being offered across Alberta and BC by Western Business Brokers on September 14, 2010. I know Stuart Neal, the presenter of the workshop, and he really knows his stuff. You will definitely learn a lot from him. Click here to go to The Business Link and find out more.

Is a management buyout right for you?

Business owners who are thinking about retirement or changing careers may be considering a management or key employee buy-out of the business. It can be a great idea in the right circumstances, but as with all major financial decisions, you need to get all the facts first and think it over carefully. If you're wondering whether this would be a good idea for you, check out this article by Western Business Brokers called Is a management buyout right for you?

Also, check out my book called Succession Planning Kit for Canadian Business.

Is transferring the business to your children the right choice for you?

I'm attaching a link here to a newsletter prepared by my friends over at Western Business Brokers that gives some really good advice about passing on your business. It'll get you thinking about what you want to do with your business and why you want to do that.

Professional help to sell a business

Last week I had lunch with Stuart Neal of Western Business Brokers. Even though I think I know something about business succession planning, it turns out there is more for me to learn. I know it can be tough to know where to start when you think you might want to sell your business but you're not sure when is the right time, or what the business is worth or really which steps to take first. That's when you need some help. Stuart knows a heck of a lot about selling a business, valuating a business, finding a buyer, and structuring a deal. If anyone in Alberta is thinking of selling his or her business, you might want to start by talking to Western Business Brokers. Here is a link to their website.