Getting Exit Ready

Thinking about selling or transitioning your business in the next few years? Are you doing the right things today to prepare for a successful exit?

Whether you're planning to sell in two years or ten, the decisions you make now can have a significant impact on the value of your business and your future options.

Join TechConnex and Apex Capital Advisors for Getting Exit Ready, a full-day summit designed to help business owners, founders and senior leaders build stronger, more valuable and transferable businesses.

Hear from experienced professionals and business leaders as they share practical insights into business valuation, succession planning, tax and legal considerations, financial readiness, leadership and the systems that make a business more attractive to potential buyers.

You don't need to be ready to sell. You need to be ready to start preparing.

What You'll Learn

Preparing for a business exit involves much more than finding a buyer. Throughout the day, we'll explore the key considerations that can influence your business's value, transferability and long-term success.

• Understand what drives business value. Learn what potential buyers look for and how to strengthen your business before going to market.
• Prepare financially. Explore valuation, tax strategies, financial planning and other considerations that can affect your exit.
• Build a business that can operate without you. Understand the importance of systems, processes, governance and reducing owner dependency.
• Strengthen your leadership team. Consider how people, succession planning and management continuity influence business readiness.
• Navigate the legal and structural considerations. Learn about important decisions and potential risks to address well before a transaction.
• Plan for your next chapter. Think beyond the sale itself to your personal financial future, goals and legacy.

What to Expect

This is a full-day learning and networking experience designed to provide practical information you can use to start preparing your business for its next chapter.

Attendees can expect:

• Expert insights: Hear from experienced speakers covering the financial, legal, operational and leadership aspects of business transition.
• Economic perspective: Gain insights from keynote speaker Pierre Cléroux, Vice President, Research and Chief Economist at BDC, on the economic landscape and trends shaping business ownership and succession.
• Practical takeaways: Identify opportunities to strengthen your business, address potential gaps and make more informed decisions.
• Meaningful connections: Network with fellow business owners, executives and professionals who understand the challenges of growing and transitioning a business.
• Speaker materials: Receive presentation materials shared by participating speakers following the event, where permission has been provided.

Who Should Attend?

This summit is designed for:

• Business owners and founders considering selling or transitioning their businesses within the next 2–10 years.
• CEOs and senior executives responsible for preparing a business for its next stage of growth or ownership.
• Owners who aren't sure whether their business is ready for a future sale.
• Entrepreneurs who want to maximize business value, reduce risk and keep their options open.
• Family business owners navigating succession and leadership transitions.

You don't need to have an exit date or a buyer in mind. If you want to build a business that's stronger, more valuable and less dependent on you, this event is for you.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: 40 King Street West, Suite 6600, Toronto, Ontario

Format: Full-day, in-person summit featuring presentations, practical insights and networking opportunities.

Why Attend Now?

The best time to prepare for a business exit isn't when you're ready to sell. It's when you still have time to make meaningful improvements.

Whether your goal is to sell, transition to the next generation or simply build a business that can thrive without you, Getting Exit Ready will help you better understand the decisions that matter and the steps you can start taking today.