Virtual Events

Exit Planning & Strategies �" Maximizing the Value of Your Business in a Sale

Presenter: Jan Robertson

Whether you are a new entrepreneur raising your first VC/angel round, an established business owner or a consultant to a growing business, a successful sale can be the most effective exit strategy. However, this requires planning and skillful execution across all aspects of customer and market growth, IP development and protection, human resources and asset management. In this webinar, Jan Robertson will share real world examples of successes as well as "horror stories you want to avoid." You will leave this interactive session with an understanding of:

  • Timing - is there a right time to sell?
  • Current Market - assessment & perspective.
  • Valuation - what is your business worth, and how to enhance its value?
  • Saleability - what makes a business saleable?
  • IP - how valued and how to protect in a sale.
  • Taxes - how transaction structure can minimize!
  • Financial Statements - what's needed & how to best prepare?
  • Due Diligence - how to speed up and avoid common pitfalls.
  • Sale Process - how a well-run, competitive bidding process can maximize value.
  • Buyers - who are the potential buyers for your business?
  • Legal - mitigating risks during and after the sale.
  • Other - management, employees, and family-owned business issues.
  • This informative webinar is being led by Silicon Valley-based M&A advisor, Jan Robertson, Managing Partner, SiVal Advisors. Jan is a 30-year veteran of the M&A business, and a frequent speaker and author on topics related to M&A. She has advised numerous technology company clients and boards of directors on a wide variety of M&A transactions during her career. In April, 2012 she was honored as one of Silicon Valley's Top 100 "Women of Influence." In March 2013 she was a featured speaker on funding and M&A exits, at the Sixth Annual Women's Private Equity Summit at the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay, California. For Jan's full bio, click here: www.sivaladvisors.com/team/jan-robertson/