Building Value in Your Business 

Six-in-ten private company leaders believe the ownership structure will change within the next ten years. While the RBC/CICA Business Barometer found the two most likely ways for succession to occur are: sell to another business or third party and transfer/pass business to family member(s) business leaders also shared the two biggest challenges to succession planning are: getting the appropriate value and finding the right successor.

  

Every entrepreneur who has started and built a successful business will grapple with the question of how best to transition the future of their company. From strategic planning to exit strategies, KPMG Enterprise advisers can help.

Building Value Today
Building value is unique to each business and owner. It’s based upon goals and objectives of both business and owner. As companies can be at different stages in their business life cycle and face different opportunities or challenges, it’s an important matter for the owner to address sooner than later to ensure they understand the options, plan well in advance and monetize a successful exit or transition.

About Exit Strategies

Market confidence is returning and with it, an increased level of IPO activity. Is your strategy to go public? And, is your company ready?

 

Going Public, provides a practical, realistic perspective on the IPO process for the Canadian IPO market, as well as for markets in the US and UK—from the decision to start, through to the unique demands of public company operations.

 

Nine Questions on Selling a Business
For many, the sale of a private company is the culmination of a lifetime's work. More often than not, this will be a once in a lifetime transaction-with just one opportunity to get it right. Here, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions  put to KPMG Enterprise professionals about selling a business.


Share Sale Best Strategy for Owners
Looking at the tax implications entrepreneurs face when they make the decision to sell their business. Read more 

 

Family Succession: Managing the All-Important Family Component
Focuses on the need to integrate the family into the succession process and more importantly, how to do it.

Download the workbook and read a companion article called Succession Strategy.

 

CRA Targets High Net Worth Individuals If you and your family have a high net worth, the CRA may select your business activities and investment interests for audit. Read about the CRA’s recent project targeting wealthy individuals.

 

Tax planning does more than just reduce taxes.
You’ve spent years working hard to build up your business and make it successful, and you want it to stay in the family. To keep your business among the 30% that do survive multiple generations, it’s vital to plan ahead.
Learn more.

  

Does your estate plan need a check up?

Download this checklist to find out.

 

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Private Companies in Transition
Learn about basic business fundamentals to building value in your business. 

 

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Brand building: More than meets the eye
A solid brand strategy can build shareholder value and attract good employees. As Dragon Arlene Dickinson observes, a strong brand also attracts loyal customers and contributes to the long-term value of a business.
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Valuation: More than just numbers
Proper valuation is essential to sell a business or raise private or public capital. Dragon Kevin O’Leary discusses the variables involved in valuation and its impact on completing a deal.
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Keeping it in the Family
Mix business with family and you get a vital segment of the Canadian economy. Listen to Paul Moyer from a 9th Generation family business that pitched to the Dragons.
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Family Business Planning
At some point in every privately owned business, there is a consideration of whether to pass the leadership on to the next generation. Learn the tips and traps of succession planning and how to build value in your business. Register and listen to the webcast.

 

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