Have you faced challenges over the past few years, or did you trade in last year’s problems for new ones? Most companies and owners have experienced tremendous reinventions recently—from nearly being out of business to having too much business, or from having to lay off employees to not being able to secure employees at all. Every business owner has their own personal story of triumph and defeat. Most of us pour our energy and attention into whatever comes our way without stepping back to chart a course that works for us personally. If you could wave a magic wand and achieve your ideal setup, what would that look like? What outrageous possibilities might you consider? What would you let go of, or focus more attention on?

Join COO, Consultant, and Executive Coach Barbara Burgess for a dynamic talk and workshop where she will invite you to rethink your assumptions about “what is” to chart a course for “what could be.” Think about what it would look like to do it your way, to design a business and lifestyle that work for you, and begin to phase your business in that personal, visionary direction.

Mergers and acquisitions are still on fire in this sector! In this highly interactive workshop, experienced M&A professionals Ken Lucci of Driving Transactions, Matt Daus of Windels Marx, and Tom Byrne of Kaptyn will walk you through financial and operational exercises and valuation techniques to prepare your company to explore buying, selling, or merging. They’ll also share their secrets of the “dance” between buyers and sellers, common pitfalls to avoid, as well as the legal, financial, and tax obligations that arise from both sides of the equation. Come with plenty of questions and get the answers you need.