Mainstreet

Exiting your business can have profound tax consequences — are you prepared? In this session, you’ll learn the different ways your exit can be structured, the tax consequences of each type of structure, and why it’s so critical to pay attention to the structure of your business long before you start looking for a buyer.

It pays to be prepared before you ever engage a buyer — big time. The amount you walk away with can be significantly higher if you fix issues before a buyer ever comes along. In this session, you’ll learn how to identify the things a buyer is going to be looking for in a transaction

Selling your business is a big deal, especially if you’re planning on retiring after the sale. Are you certain the money you’ll walk away with is going to be enough to fund your retirement? In this session, you’ll learn why you need to have a financial plan put together before you even think about selling

Most business owners don’t understand how businesses are valued — do you? This session will walk you through how buyers look at businesses, how business valuations really work, and what, specifically, you need to be paying attention to in your business to increase its value.

Every business on the planet will eventually transition. Do you know which type of transition is right for you and your business? In this panel discussion, you’ll learn in precise detail the various types of exits, including ESOP, family transition, sale to a strategic buyer, sale to a private equity buyer, sale to a venture