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Building Value Beyond Ownership: Succession & Exit Planning for Business Owners

Overview

Succession and exit planning are among the most critical—and often delayed—decisions facing business owners today. Without a clear strategy, transitions can put company value, employee stability, and your long-term legacy at risk.

Join CME for this practical webinar designed to help leaders prepare for a smooth, strategic, and value-driven transition. Whether you’re considering passing the business to family, key employees, or external buyers, this session will equip you with the frameworks and insights needed to build confidence in your approach.

Drawing on real-world research and proven planning methodologies, this webinar will help you maximize business value, protect what you’ve built, and plan your next chapter with clarity.

Whether succession is years away or already on the horizon, this session provides practical tools and guidance to help you make informed decisions and secure your business’s long-term prosperity.

LOCATION

Online Webinar

DATE & TIME

March 18, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST

COST

Free

Topics of Discussion

  • Understanding Succession & Exit Options:
    Explore different transition pathways—including family succession, employee ownership, and third-party sales—and how to determine the right fit for your goals.
  • Maximizing Business Value Before You Exit:
    Learn key drivers of business value and how early planning can strengthen financial performance, reduce risk, and increase attractiveness to future buyers.
  • Creating a Clear Exit Roadmap:
    Discover a practical framework to assess readiness, identify gaps, and build a structured plan that supports both personal and business objectives.

Facilitator

Devesh Dwivedi

Lead Consultant at BDC Advisory and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)

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Seats are limited. Reserve your spot and elevate your global communication skills.

If you have any questions, please contact Tess McDonald at tess.mcdonald@cme-mec.ca