Exit by Design

Commercial Ventures is a boutique consulting firm specializing in Exit Planning and Transaction Services, supporting entreprenuers through a sale or acquisition of small businesses.Our philosophy is two fold; Education & Collaboration. Selling a business or transitioning ownership is a major undertaking.  We believe that educating ones’ self early on, while assembling a knowledgeable team around the business and owner, are integral to success.It’s never too early to begin designing an Exit Strategy. Through our workshops and consulting we promote; When to begin, Who to involve, and the Timeline around each phase of the ownership transition.It is our commitment to support small business owners with having the right information, resources, and advisory team to transition them out of their business gracefully and profitably.

Commercial Ventures

Exit by Design is a 1 day workshop specifically intended for small business owners who are starting to explore Exit Planning, or who have specific plans to Exit within the next 5 years.
Throughout this confidential and private group session you will come away with a better understanding of; 
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<LI>Small Business Valuations</LI>
<LI>How to think like a buyer</LI>
<LI>The timeline in preparing for a sale</LI>
<LI>Who and why you need to involve specific advisors</LI>
<LI>What you can do today to begin preparing your business for new ownership</LI>
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Includes: 
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<LI>Executive Lunch</LI>
<LI>Workbook</LI>
<LI>Sellability Score</LI>
<LI>“The Ask: How Much is a Small Business Worth?” by Liisa Atva, CPA,CBV, a recently published book for easily explaining valuation methods.</LI>
</UL>
Who should attend this workshop? 
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<LI>Business owners who are 1-5 years away from wanting to have their business sold.</LI>
<LI>Revenues from $500K to $5M</LI>
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Presenters:
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<LI>Elizabeth MacRae, President of Commercial Ventures, Transition Services</LI>
<LI>Caroline Troy, B.A. (Econ.), MBA, CBV, President of Troy Valuations</LI>
</UL>
Other Guests & Contributors:
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<LI>Zafar Jaffer, Partner & Gowling WLG</LI>
<LI>Marty Park, Evolve Business Group</LI>
<LI>Rebecca Graham, Wealth Management</LI>
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Registration: $195 per person, Limited Seating.

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