In Person: Build a Business That Works Without You

Could you sell your business tomorrow and would it be ready?

Whether selling your business is part of your plans for the next few years or still a long way off, the decisions you make today can have a significant impact on its future value.

This practical workshop is designed for Kent business owners who want to understand what makes a business attractive to potential buyers and the steps they can take now to build a stronger, more valuable and sale-ready business.

Led by Nick Brooker from Beer Mergers, the session will draw on Nick's experience in business sales and acquisitions to explore what buyers really look for when considering a business, the factors that can affect its value and how you can prepare well in advance of an eventual sale.

You'll learn how to reduce your business's reliance on you as the owner, identify areas that could strengthen its value and understand some of the practical considerations involved in preparing a business for sale.

You don't need to be planning an exit anytime soon. Whether selling is two, five or ten years away, starting to prepare now can put you in a much stronger position when the time eventually comes.

What you can expect:

✔ Expert-Led Business Sale & Exit Planning Session
Hear from Nick Brooker, Beer Mergers, as he shares practical insights from the world of business sales and acquisitions. Learn what potential buyers look for, what can increase or reduce the attractiveness of a business and the steps you can start taking today to prepare for a successful future sale.

✔ Understand & Build Your Business Value
Explore the factors that contribute to the value of your business and identify practical ways to make it stronger, less reliant on you and more attractive to prospective buyers.

✔ Interactive Q&A Session
Put your questions to Nick, Kent and Medway Growth Hub and Metro Bank during a live Q&A covering business valuations, preparing for sale, exit planning, financial readiness, succession and the wider support available to your business.

✔ Informal Networking
For in-person attendees, there will be plenty of opportunity to connect with fellow business owners, Nick, Metro Bank and the Kent and Medway Growth Hub team in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Share experiences, make new connections and continue the conversation.

Who should attend?

This workshop is ideal for established business owners who are:

• Considering selling their business now or in the future
• Curious about what their business could be worth
• Looking to understand what buyers want to see
• Keen to increase the value and attractiveness of their business
• Trying to reduce the business's reliance on them personally
• Starting to think about succession or their eventual exit

Please note: This workshop is funded specifically for Kent-based businesses. If your business is located outside of Kent, unfortunately you will not be eligible to attend and your ticket will be refunded.