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Did you know that savvy entrepreneurs have an exit plan from day one?

Even if you don't plan to exit your business for years, the major benefits of an exit plan are tremendous:

  • Defines areas to focus on so you can run your business in a way that results in greater profitability this year, next year and especially the year you sell or transfer your business.
  • Even if retirement is a long way off, you'll make more money now and make it easier to leave when you are ready.
  • Can help ensure that your business survives and that your family receives its full value should you die or become disabled.
  • Maximizes your financial return when you ultimately sell or transfer your business while minimizing your tax liability.
  • Saves time and money by avoiding mistakes others have made and solves many of your company's problems by implementing proven strategies that work.

.... And the real benefit to you is maximum success, greater profits and peace of mind knowing that you have taken care of critical issues to protect yourself and your family.

Your business is a major part of your life and, for most entrepreneurs, represents most of your net worth. In the heat of the battle, it's so easy to lose track of some of the important big picture things you need to be doing. So remember, failing to plan is planning to fail.

Eventually every owner leaves his or her business - Exit Planning can help you leave it on your terms.

Exit Planning is a deliberate, customizable process that helps business owners set exit goals and decide how best to achieve them. The main components of an exit plan are:

  • Building a business you can leave. This involves things like:
  1. Complete Management Team
  2. Business Processes/Systems/Metrics
  3. Differentiation
  4. Scalability
  5. Building Value
  6. Legal Issues
  7. Management Succession Planning
..... those parts need to be done now no matter what stage your business is in.
  • Building a team of advisors
  • Determining whether you will sell (or transfer) to insiders or outsiders
  • Strategizing likely candidates
  • Preparing the business to be sold
  • The process of selling or transferring the business
  • Estate Planning
  • Wealth Preservation

Do you expect to be doing what you're doing now for the rest of your life?....... Of course not!

.... then you need an Exit Plan. And even if you do not intend to leave the business for many years, there are aspects of an exit plan that you need to begin now.

.... and if you are ready to sell your business soon .... this issue is even more important.

For risking less than the cost of 3 hours of your attorney's time, you can get the potential of a 1000%+ return on investment in future value. Most deals end up being discounted by an average of 30% because of avoidable mistakes made by the seller. You've heard the horror stories and the success stories... Which category will you fall into when it comes time for the big event?

Who Should Attend?

CEO's, Presidents, CFO's, Partners, Business Owners
 

Seminar Cost, Time and Location


Tuition:           One person:                  $695 per person

Two or more people:    $495 per person (bring your partner or friend and you both can qualify for the lower price)
 

Tuition includes Continental Breakfast and Lunch

 
Date: To Be Announced

Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Sign in begins at 8:15 am)

Location:        The Ravinia Club  (across from the Perimeter Mall)

                        Two Ravinia Dr.

Atlanta, Ga 30346

 

 

Guarantee: A 100% full refund for any reason up to 30 days after the event if you attended and have any issues about the quality (no risk in trying any seminar or event). You may also substitute participants at any time without cost if you cannot attend. A full refund shall also be given if cancellation is made more than 10 business days before an event because many of our variable costs can be avoided. If the participant is a "no show" or cancels less than 10 business days before an event, even though the instructors, manual, and facility costs will have already been incurred by us, we will still issue you a 100% credit toward the seminar to be held in the future, so there is no risk for signing up now.
 
 
Bring your toughest, real-world questions and learn how to adapt to today's highly competitive world. Get the information you need for making the right decisions in today's market.
 
 
To register for this seminar, click on the following link:    REGISTER
   
 
Testimonials
 
 
 
 
"The information presented was eye opening and thought provoking. We have our homework cut out for us."

 

Karen Pilliod, CFO

Advanced Control Solutions, Inc.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

"Outstanding group of talent and expertise."

 

Bill Day, CEO

North Ridge Restoration, Inc.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
"I learned that Exit Planning is critical to maximizing the value of your business!"

 

Matt Steinmann, President

Corrosion Specialties, Inc.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
"The seminar provided outstanding, understandable presentations by knowledgeable professionals."

 

Bevan Clark, CEO

SECUREUSA, Inc.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
"The seminar was packed full of useful advice and information needed by anyone thinking about maximizing their company's value."

 

Dan Woodley, President

Dan Woodley Communities, Inc.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
"As a business owner, the concepts discussed today are so valuable in strategic planning if you want to eventually move beyond the business ties."
 

Joanna Day, CFO

North Ridge Restoration
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
"Every business owner can benefit from planning their exit planning strategy now. This seminar will help you do that."
 
Libby Turner, President
Mindpower, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
If you had provided 50% less value, I would have gotten my money's worth. I am taking away very applicable, beneficial data."                                                                                                        
                 
                                                                                                                                       Betty Abion, CEO
                                                                                                                                  Response Media, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
"This was eye opening and very rewarding."
 
Eric Ernst, President
Ernst Consulting Group
   
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