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HOLD and GROW or SELL and GO?
Bally’s Resort & Casino Las Vegas January 14 -15, 2008
The Private Capital Marketplace 2008 and Beyo
Our THOUGHT LEADERS are recognized, highly credentialed experts in their fields. They will present hard-hitting, real-world facts that impact the privately held business and its owner. Each expert was invited to present a unique perspective on the midmarketplace based on a reputation for practical expertise, professional ethics and presentation skills. They are the best of the best. You will not be bored!
Globalization and rapid technology changes have created hyper-competition and a whole new challenge for mid-size companies. What’s the impact? What’s your best response?
• Are you considering important changes that would impact the long-term value of your company? When will you start? How will you start? How will it affect your family? Your employees? Key Players? • Do you know how to identify the most critical issues affecting business value? • Do you know what other companies of your size are now doing to implement strategies and best practices that create greater value? • Do you know what capabilities are critical to maximize business value, where to find them and how to control the process? • Are you concerned about the impact of globalization and new technologies? • Do you have a plan? Business? Personal? When will you get started???
Because the needs of the mid-size, privately held business and its owner are inextricably intertwined, the most valuable advisors focus on the whole and not just the individual parts. We welcome enlightened advisors to join owners of mid-size companies to learn this truly new way of maximizing business value…and exactly what that can mean to the owner and owner’s family.
Register Now!
Call (877) 844-2535 or visit www.midmarketplace.com For hotel reservations call Bally’s (877) 603-4390 $129/night Group Code SBWTR8 THIS IS “TRUTH FROM THE TRENCHES” NOT A SALES SEMINAR OR ACADEMIC FORUM
ond “Your Biggest Payday” An Executive Workshop
AGENDA
SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2008 5:30PM-7:00PM Welcome Cocktail Reception
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008 8:30AM-10:15AM The Private Capital Marketplace Understand how private companies are valued differently than public corporations, all the funding, business value and transfer alternatives available for those who know where to look. Learn about the “Bizarre Bazaar” and how it impacts your business. 10:30AM-12:30PM Are You Ready Now? How to assess your personal needs and objectives. Psychology and family dynamics of wealth and business. What you need to do…why and when. 12:30PM-1:30PM Hosted Lunch
1:30PM-2:45PM Is Your Business Ready Now? What is the real world value of your business? Owners learn the importance and impact of advance planning for a profitable business transition. Exits vs. succession strategies. 3:00PM-5:00PM Measuring the Gap Do you have enough to meet personal needs? How much risk to accept? What opportunities are you missing? A real eye opener for business owners. 5:00PM-6:30PM MidMarketplace.com Hosted Cocktail Reception
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008 8:30AM-10:30AM Building and Controlling the Value Maximizing Team How to build and manage the team that will get you to where you want to go. Gaining acceptance for change from employees, vendors, customers, family and other key players. 10:45AM-12:15PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS Internal Strategies for Growth and Internal Strategies for Transfer Capital infusion, human resources, client relationships, repositioning, branding, ESOPs, FLPs…everything you need to know to maximize business value using internal strategies. 12:15PM-1:30PM Hosted Lunch
1:30PM-3:00PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS External Strategies for Growth and External Strategies for Transfer Acquisitions, strategic alliances, joint ventures, franchising, mergers, IPOs and outright sales. How, why and when to use them. 3:00PM-3:30PM Introduction to MidMarketplace.com Learn where to get free, reliable information on virtually every aspect of business ownership, value maximization and optimization of the proceeds of a mid-size, privately held business. Create your own personalized set of professional services. 3:30PM-5:00PM Open Forum Session with Sponsors Independent experts and world class organizations available to discuss your personal situation. Get all your questions answered confidentially.
for Business Owners And Their Trusted Advisors
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
MidMarketplace.com is proud to host this unique two day practical hands-on educational experience for the owner of a mid-size business with revenues of $5 million to $150 million. You will learn how to build and control the team that will maximize the value of your privately-held business and how to optimize what that means for the company, for you and your family. Bring along a trusted advisor, spouse or partner to help you get started. Or maybe your advisor is bringing you along. Either way, this two day event is EDUCATION WITH A PROFIT MOTIVE! Don’t miss this rare opportunity.
YOU WILL LEARN
• How much is your business worth today? On what terms? • Can you transfer the business ownership and get paid what you need? • What would be the best way to boost overall business value? • How can you sell your business and pay the least possible taxes? • When is the best time to leave the business? • Should you grow your business or sell it? • Are you actually decreasing the value of the business without knowing it? • Internal transfer options include leveraged or non-leveraged management and employee buyouts, transfer to children or charity…should you consider any of them? • Are you better off transferring ownership to an industry player, competitor or a company that wants an entry into your market? • Can you motivate employees with stock options without loosing control? • If you implement a deferred compensation plan or stock incentive plan, does it help or hinder the sale of the company? • How much risk should you accept in a sale? • What opportunities are you missing? • How to build and control the team that will maximize your company’s value.
DISCOVER the set of actions you can take now and gather objective, real-world, reliable information on them. PREDICT the outcome of any set of actions by looking into the future. CHOOSE the best alternative with the least risk to achieve your goal.
R E G IS T E R NOW !
The Private Capital Marketplace 2008 and Beyond
“YOUR BIGGEST PAYDAY”
This event is “Truth from the Trenches”, PRACTICAL strategies and tactics taught by well respected, savvy experts who will share their most powerful business secrets for mid-size business owners and their trusted advisors. This is NOT a sales seminar or an academic forum. 7 out of 10 businesses will transfer ownership in the next decade. Do you grow the business or is now the time to go? Are you and your business ready for the marketplace? A hands-on executive workshop to maximize the value of the mid-size business (Revenues of $5M-$150M)
Jan. 14th and 15th, 2008 Bally’s Resort & Casino, Las Vegas
Limited seating and hotel discounts for business owners and their trusted advisors, Only $695 for Two Day Seminar, Includes lunches and cocktail receptions. Save $100. Early registration by Oct 30 only $595
Register Now!
Call (877) 844-2535 or visit www.midmarketplace.com For Hotel Reservations Call Bally’s (877) 603-4390 $129/night Group Code: SBWTR8
EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE BEGINNING NOV. 1
REGI S T ER N O W!
The Private Capital Marketplace 2008 and Beyond
“YOUR BIGGEST PAYDAY”
Jan. 14-15, 2008 Bally’s Resort & Casino Las Vegas
A hands-on workshop to maximize the value of your business and accomplish your personal life goals.
When and How to HOLD and GROW or SELL and GO?
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