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North America’s Premier Conference for Business Owners

The Business Transitions Forum

Join visionary business leaders to learn actionable growth and transition strategies. Network and gain expert insights to elevate your business’s value for a successful transition.

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Join the Business Transitions Forum in a City Near You!

OCTOBER 16, 2025

Winnipeg

Delta Hotels Winnipeg

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October 28, 2025

Vancouver

Vancouver Convention Centre West

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NOV 13, 2025

SoCal

Westin South Coast Plaza

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NEW!
MARCH, 2026

Denver

Colorado Convention Centre

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APRIL 21, 2026

Alberta

Hyatt Regency Hotel Calgary

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MAY 6, 2026

Atlantic

Halifax Convention Centre

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May 12, 2026

Toronto

The Quay (Toronto Region Board of Trade)

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New!
June 10, 2026

Saskatoon

TCU Place

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About The Business Transitions Forum

Since 2015, the Business Transitions Forum has been guiding entrepreneurs through comprehensive growth strategies and ownership transitions, including opportunities for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to enhance shareholder value.

Join top entrepreneurs and North America’s leading experts to:

  1. Increase market share and shareholder value
  2. Identify growth and scaling opportunities
  3. Understand the acquisition and sale process
  4. Assess if M&A is the right growth path for your business
  5. Implement actionable strategies to elevate your business’s value at any stage in your transition journey

Presenting The BTF Experience

Discover Growth & Transition Strategies at BTF

Expert Insights

Gain exclusive access to industry experts and thought leaders who will share their knowledge and strategies on successful business transitions.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, and advisors. Build relationships that could be crucial for your business’s future.

Practical Takeaways

Learn actionable steps and best practices that you can implement immediately to ensure a smooth transition process.

Tailored Content

Choose from a variety of sessions that are specifically designed to address different transition scenarios and challenges.

Innovative Solutions

Discover the latest tools, resources, and services that can support you in planning and executing your business transition effectively.

Success Stories

Hear real-life case studies from entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated their business transitions.

Explore the Latest Articles from The BTF Insider

Canada

Radical Transparency in a Negative Equity Crisis

Every entrepreneur faces moments when survival feels uncertain. For Mike and his team at Manitoba Harvest, that moment lasted more than two years. The company was in negative equity (its liabilities outweighed its assets) and it was relying heavily on trade credit to keep operations alive. For many leaders, this would have been the time to go quiet, hide from creditors, and hope for a turnaround. Mike chose the opposite path.
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Canada

Canada Must Focus on Scaling Homegrown Businesses, Says Haskayne Finance Professor

Ari Pandes, Associate Professor of Finance and Associate Dean of Professional Graduate Programs at the Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary, is sounding the alarm on a troubling trend in Canada’s economy: the steady decline of operating companies listed on public markets, and the broader failure to scale up domestic businesses.
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Canada

10 Years of BTF: Reflecting on the Past and Building the Future

When we launched the very first Business Transitions Forum in 2015, it was driven by one idea: founders needed a better way to prepare for what’s next. Ten years later, that idea has grown into a national series of events and a trusted place for entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors to gather, learn, and connect. To mark the 10-year milestone, I sat down to reflect on how BTF started, what we’ve learned along the way, and where we’re headed next.
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Canada

Retired Entrepreneur Chantal Shares Lessons From Building & Selling A Family Business

After nearly two decades at the helm of Southwest Doors and Hardware based in London, ON, Chantal Hampson, a seasoned business leader and recent retiree, is reflecting on a journey defined by family legacy, grit, and smart succession planning. A featured speaker in the May 21 session “Through the Buyer’s Lens” at Toronto’s Business Transitions Forum, Chantal offered candid insights into transitioning out of a family-run enterprise—and what others can learn from her experience.
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Canada

Why Branding Before Selling Your Business Can Increase Your Valuation

Sean Stephens, CEO of digital transformation agency Treefrog, is in the business of helping companies grow. Based in Ontario and founded in 1989, Treefrog has grown into a collective of companies specializing in digital strategy, tech, marketing, and transformation. Stephens joined in 1997, bought the business in 2002, and has been leading it for over two decades.
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Canada

Former Business Owner Mike Mann Reflects On Emotional Journey Of Selling His Company At Exit Forum

After selling two businesses over the span of his career, Mike Mann, a Moncton-based entrepreneur, is taking time to reflect—not just on the numbers, but the emotional toll that comes with stepping away from something you’ve built. Speaking during a recent interview following his appearance at the Atlantic Business Transitions Forum in Halifax, Mann shared insights from his experience, emphasizing the human side of selling a company.
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