10TH ANNIVERSARY!
Our program is packed with insightful, educational and inspiring content around growth and transition delivered by local business owners and experts.
Attending the BTF Toronto conference provides you with invaluable insights, experiences and actionable strategies for growing your business, managing transitions, and executing successful acquisitions so you are ready for the eventual exit of your business.
Dave is Managing Director and Head of IG Private Company Advisory, leading the team that provides mid-market business clients with strategic advice and services related to financing, growth and succession. He brings over 27 years’ experience in investment banking and capital markets. Before joining IG in 2023, Dave led the private company advisory business at a leading Canadian financial institution.
Join us for an evening of drinks and appetizers at our VIP Welcome Reception. This exclusive INVITE ONLY event offers a unique opportunity to connect with Toronto’s top entrepreneurs and industry leaders in a relaxed setting. Make valuable connections, and set the tone for a successful conference experience.
Join us for an evening of drinks and appetizers at our VIP Welcome Reception. This exclusive INVITE ONLY event offers a unique opportunity to connect with Toronto’s top entrepreneurs and industry leaders in a relaxed setting. Make valuable connections, and set the tone for a successful conference experience.
Introduction by Jamie Windle
Introduction by Jamie Windle
The economy is evolving in unprecedented ways, pushing entrepreneurs to adapt and view business through a new lens. The choices you make today will shape the future of your company for years to come.
In this session, you will gain valuable insights into both the broader economic landscape and the specific regional and…
The economy is evolving in unprecedented ways, pushing entrepreneurs to adapt and view business through a new lens. The choices you make today will shape the future of your company for years to come.
In this session, you will gain valuable insights into both the broader economic landscape and the specific regional and industry-sector shifts that could influence your business. You’ll walk away with:
Join us as we explore the forces shaping today’s business world and uncover strategies to stay ahead in an ever-changing economy.
The economy is evolving in unprecedented ways, pushing entrepreneurs to adapt and view business through a new lens. The choices you make today will shape the future of your company for years to come.
In this session, you will gain valuable insights into both the broader economic landscape and the specific regional and…
Building a saleable business doesn’t happen by chance – it requires intentional planning, strategic decision-making, and operational excellence. Whether you’re considering selling now or preparing for the future, this session will explore key factors that make your business irresistible to buyers.
Gain…
Building a saleable business doesn’t happen by chance – it requires intentional planning, strategic decision-making, and operational excellence. Whether you’re considering selling now or preparing for the future, this session will explore key factors that make your business irresistible to buyers.
Gain actionable insights on how to increase enterprise value and position your business for success in any market. This expert-led panel will help you ensure that your business thrives today and remains primed for a seamless transition when the time is right.
Key Takeaways:
Building a saleable business doesn’t happen by chance – it requires intentional planning, strategic decision-making, and operational excellence. Whether you’re considering selling now or preparing for the future, this session will explore key factors that make your business irresistible to buyers.
Gain…
The Interactive Deal Demo Every Business Owner Needs to See
Forget everything you think you know about selling your business. In this interactive session, you’ll witness a real company receive three dramatically different acquisition offers from three distinct buyer types – all based on identical financial information. The highest offer doesn’t always win, and when you see…
Forget everything you think you know about selling your business. In this interactive session, you’ll witness a real company receive three dramatically different acquisition offers from three distinct buyer types – all based on identical financial information. The highest offer doesn’t always win, and when you see why, it will fundamentally change your exit thinking.
The Live Experience: Watch as Private Equity, a Strategic Acquirer, and an Individual Buyer, present competing offers for an actual business that recently sold. You’ll vote on which offer you’d accept, then discover which one actually won.
Why the “best” offer isn’t always the right choice. Most business owners focus solely on price, missing critical factors like deal structure, timing, cultural fit, and execution risk. This session exposes the hidden psychology and financial drivers behind each buyer type, giving you insider knowledge that could be worth millions to your exit.
In this session, you will learn:
Forget everything you think you know about selling your business. In this interactive session, you’ll witness a real company receive three dramatically different acquisition offers from three distinct buyer types – all based on identical financial information. The highest offer doesn’t always win, and when you see…
Successfully transitioning a family business – whether to the next generation or an external buyer – requires careful planning, clear communication, and the right leadership. This session will provide a roadmap for structuring a smooth transition while navigating family dynamics, valuation considerations, and…
Successfully transitioning a family business – whether to the next generation or an external buyer – requires careful planning, clear communication, and the right leadership. This session will provide a roadmap for structuring a smooth transition while navigating family dynamics, valuation considerations, and successor readiness. Learn how to manage conflicts, align expectations, and set up the business for long-term success.
Key Takeaways:
Successfully transitioning a family business – whether to the next generation or an external buyer – requires careful planning, clear communication, and the right leadership. This session will provide a roadmap for structuring a smooth transition while navigating family dynamics, valuation considerations, and…
You’ve decided to sell, now what?
Explore the key considerations and tactical steps to ensure a successful transition as you navigate this critical phase of your entrepreneurial journey. Do you hire an advisor or banker, and what are the pros and cons of different approaches? How do you best prepare for the…
You’ve decided to sell, now what?
Explore the key considerations and tactical steps to ensure a successful transition as you navigate this critical phase of your entrepreneurial journey. Do you hire an advisor or banker, and what are the pros and cons of different approaches? How do you best prepare for the process (e.g., getting a data room set up, gathering information, building a forecast model, preparing a pitch deck, aligning your senior executive etc.)? How do you find potential buyers or create a bidding process? What are the pros and cons of pursuing a strategic buyer versus financial buyer?
In this session you will learn:
You’ve decided to sell, now what?
Explore the key considerations and tactical steps to ensure a successful transition as you navigate this critical phase of your entrepreneurial journey. Do you hire an advisor or banker, and what are the pros and cons of different approaches? How do you best prepare for the…
Economic uncertainty has caused many business owners to pause their transition plans. But waiting comes with its own risks. Businesses that stand still can lose value, marketability, and momentum weakening future transition outcomes.
This session is designed for entrepreneurs who want to make smart,…
Economic uncertainty has caused many business owners to pause their transition plans. But waiting comes with its own risks. Businesses that stand still can lose value, marketability, and momentum weakening future transition outcomes.
This session is designed for entrepreneurs who want to make smart,…
This conference is recognized by the Family Enterprise Canada for 3 hours of professional development for FEA designations.
We have a lot more exciting things for you to check out about this event!
Meet the advisors shaping the vision and experience for this year’s event.
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.
