Succession Planning for Small Businesses

Posted by on October 17, 2010

Succession Planning for Small Businesses

Monday, October 25th @ 6- 8PM.  The Enterprise Center.  4548 Market Street.  Philadelphia, PA 19139.

*Please Note the Change of Date*

What? The Succession Planning Workshop is intended for any entrepreneurs who are looking to acquire a new business or are looking for an exit strategy from an existing business. The handing over of a business should be carefully planned and executed to maximize the owners’ value and the potential for a successful transition.

Why? In this workshop you will learn:

* When is the right time to sell
* How to value your businesses
* When should you start marketing the business
* Who are potential buyers
* Financing the business
* Advantages and disadvantages of purchasing vs. starting/franchising business
* What do you need to acquire or succeed an existing business
* Tax issues of the business
* How to find sellers/buyers

Who?

Presenters will include:

Sam Patterson, President/CEO Trecom Systems Group, a successful “serial” entrepreneur who was an “Entrepeneur of the Year” from Ernst & Young

Bernie Seigel,SFG (Siegel Financial Group), business broker

Doug Whalen, Esq., Brandywine Mergers & Acquisitions, LLC, business broker

Joel Steiker, Murex Investments

Registration:

Attendance to this workshop costs 20$. You can pay using paypal at http://www.theenterprisecenter.com or call or e-mail Andy Toy at 215-243-4101 and andrewt@theenterprisecenter.com for information.

Sponsorships:
Workshop sponsorships are $100 and include display space, workshop attendance, and recognition.  Please contact Andy Toy for more information.