Factors business owner should consider for the best long-term value for their business 

As a business owner, it is important to have a plan to maximize the overall return you achieve on the capital, time and energy you invest in your business. Deciding whether and when to sell all or a portion of your business will help determine your success. Key considerations include (i) the number of years you are willing to commit to the future management of the business; (ii) the depth of your management team; (iii) your personal appetite for risk; and (iv) the marketability and scalability of your business. During this session we will explore each of these topics and review: 

Alternative transaction structures and approaches, including sales to a strategic buyer, management buy-outs and private equity sponsored deals 

Tips for increasing financial sustainability for the long term (for you or a future buyer) through diversification, greater market share, potential synergies and cost reductions  

Red flags that will set potential investors or partners running  

How the current environment (economic uncertainty, supply chain issues, talent shortages, high interest rates, etc.) might affect your analysis and the potential timing of each alternative transaction structure.