Our program is packed with insightful, educational and inspiring content around growth and transition delivered by local business owners and experts.
Attending the BTF Winnipeg 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.
Mike Fata is a best-selling author, podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and natural health advocate who co-founded Manitoba Harvest in 1998 and led it to a $419M strategic sale to Tilray. With over 25 years of experience in health, wellness, and sustainable business, Mike has completed three nine-figure exits, serves as CEO of Fata & Associates, and continues to mentor and invest in the next generation of purpose-driven entrepreneurs. He was named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2014 and one of the Top 100 Health Influencers in 2017.
Manitoba lawyers may consider including this course as a CPD learning activity in your mandatory annual Continuing Professional Development Plan as required by the Law Society of Manitoba. The Law Society of Manitoba has discretion over eligibility.
This conference is recognized by the Family Enterprise Canada for 3 hours of professional development for FEA designations. CPAs may also report 7 verifiable CPD hours.
Introduction by: Tabreez Lila, Managing Director, Growth and Transition Capital, BDC Capital
What do economic conditions and market trends look like in a world recovering from COVID? How has the pandemic affected your business and will the economy rebound to pre pandemic numbers? This session will provide insights into both a macro view of the economy, as well as provide insights on regional and industry sector differences. You will also get an understanding of the current mergers and acquisitions environment and factors which might impact it in the future.
Whether the sale of your business is on the horizon or many years away, most experts agree that it can take years to optimally structure a company to increase the probability of a successful sale. Who’s to know if and when there may come a knock on your door? What exactly should you be doing now in order to get your business ready?
This session will provide you with an understanding of the extensiveness of the process and how much advanced planning is required so that you can build your own roadmap with exactly what you need for a successful transition.
What do buyers look for when assessing a potential acquisition? Growth prospects, financial health, management team, COVID impacts and strategic fit are just a few of the considerations.
In this panel strategic buyers and private equity purchasers will discuss the metrics that matter most to them, lessons they have learned along the way and what to consider if you are just looking for liquidity options (ie, you just want to take some cash off the table).
Family businesses are unique in that transitioning them to the next generation is a complex, often deeply emotional, endeavour. How do you prepare for a generational business that is resilient, while keeping the legacy you have built intact. Building capacity in the next generation needs to begin early on, and you may also need to consider outside, non-family executives.
In this fireside chat, Russell Love will share his unique story about building a family business with his father and brothers so that you can successfully plan for your own family business transition.
