The baby boomer generation began turning 65 in 2011, and from now until 2030, more than 5,000 Australians will hit retirement age each week.

Business Succession and Exit Planning allows business owners to determine their business value, align their personal goals with those of the business, and mitigate the many risks that reduce a business owner’s ability to exit on their terms. Business owners with an effective business succession and exit plan often have more flexibility around exit timing. Many business owners will invest decades in building a successful business, the next step is to ensure that your investment pays off and provides you with the financial rewards that you set out in business to achieve.

Presenter:

Craig West, CEO and Founder Succesion Plus

Craig West is a strategic accountant who has over 25 years of experience advising business owners.

His background as a CPA in public practice provided invaluable experience in the key issues of concern to business owners.

Craig West now acts as a strategic business and financial mentor for mid-market business owners. Craig has written numerous critically acclaimed books educating business owners on employee incentives, succession planning, asset protection and exit
strategies.

Host:

Shirley Ng, National Manager, International Competitiveness