Canada’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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One Forum. Six Cities.

Join the Business Transitions Forum in a city near you!

LAST CHANCE

Winnipeg

October 21, 2026

Delta Hotels Winnipeg

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Early Bird

Vancouver

November 18, 2026

Vancouver Convention Centre West

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Early Access

Alberta

April 20, 2027

Hyatt Regency Hotel Calgary

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Early Access

Atlantic

April 27, 2027

Halifax Convention Centre

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COMING SOON

Toronto

May 19, 2027

Delta Hotels Toronto Airport

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COMING SOON

Saskatoon

June 3, 2027

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 Canada’s leading experts to:

Increase market share and shareholder value
Identify growth and scaling opportunities
Understand the acquisition and sale process
Assess if M&A is the right growth path for your business
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.

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Gain expert insights, success stories, and practical resources to drive business growth and navigate transitions.

Get updates on upcoming events, promotions, and the latest strategies and trends from industry leaders to elevate your business’s value and ensure a successful transition.

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What We're Talking About

The BTF Insider

Gain expert insights, success stories, and practical resources to drive business growth and navigate transitions.

The Best Businesses Give Their Owners Options

Mackenzie Regent

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Kalos

BTF Insider #127

Building a business to sell doesn't mean you have to sell it. It means creating a company with strong leadership, credible financials and enough independence from its owner to give you choices when opportunities arise.

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The Value Of Your Exit Is Being Built Today

Mike McIsaac

Partner, Baker Tilly

BTF Insider #126

For many owners, selling the business is tomorrow’s problem. The trouble is that leadership, financial discipline, customer relationships and owner independence can’t be built overnight.

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What Makes A Business Worth More To A Buyer?

Elaine Barsalou (National Bank Financial Inc.), Michele Cooper (BDC), Ronen Kroparo (Baker Tilly Canada Capital), Mackenzie Regent (Kalos), & Barbara Mech (Roynat Capital)

BTF Insider #125

A strong business can still give a buyer plenty of reasons to lower the price. Customer concentration, owner dependency, messy financials or years of underinvestment can all change how a buyer views value, even when the company is growing.

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Next Event: BTF Winnipeg (Oct 21st)

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