BUY BC BUSINESSES Business Buyer's Guide Vancouver Island Coastal Region Summer 2014 | Page 17

PREPARED BUSINESSES SELL BEST
Half of all business owners in small
and medium sized businesses in
Canada are set to retire over the
next decade. It’s clearly a buyer’s
market and expected to stay this
way for years to come.
- Who will buy all these businesses?
- More importantly, who might buy your business?
- What can you do to improve your return from a sale?

BUSINESS OWNER SUCCESSION STRATEGIES
A short workshop designed for busy business owners.
Obtain critical information to direct your business exit.

Attend a workshop near you.
www.ventureconnect.ca

- Understand your exit options.
- Ensure your business gets exposed to the right market.
- Maximize its value when you sell.
Venture Connect in partnership with the Province of BC and Community Futures BC
providing 30 workshops throughout the province on Business Owner Succession Strategies.

Supply and Demand of Small Business 2011 - 2036
Presentations are funded in part by the Province of BC