BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:819@siliconbrighton.com DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240906T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240906T120000 DTSTAMP:20240806T150607Z URL:https://siliconbrighton.com/events/journey-to-exit-unlocking-the-true- value-of-your-business/ SUMMARY:Journey to Exit: Unlocking the True Value of Your Business DESCRIPTION:Journey to Exit: Unlocking the True Value of Your Business\n\n ​Are you a high-growth business owner considering selling your company o r planning an exit due to retirement?\n\n​Don't miss the upcoming Journe y to Exit event\, designed specifically to help you unlock the true value of your business.\n\n​Join us to gain invaluable insights from a panel o f leading experts who will provide you with the knowledge and strategies n eeded to maximise the value of your life's work\, regardless of the stage you are at in your decision-making process.\n\n​Our expert panel include s:\n\n​Kristina Pereckaite\, Founder and Managing Director of South East Angels\, will discuss the investment sphere\, what buyers and sellers nee d to be aware of\, and facilitate our panel discussion.\n\n​Jake Standin g\, Director of Plus Accounting\, will delve into key taxation issues and planning strategies\, including the vital Entrepreneur's Relief.\n\n​Rya n Smith\, Director of the award-winning EMC Corporate Finance\, will share his extensive expertise on the M&\;A landscape\, covering critical top ics such as:\n\n ​Ensuring your business is sale-ready and attractive t o buyers\n ​Navigating the selling process and finding the right buyer\ n ​Strategies to increase your company's valuation\n ​Alternatives t o selling\, such as Management Buy Outs\n\n​Special Guest Speakers: Fleu r Hicks and Toby Walters\n\n​We are thrilled to feature two business own ers who have successfully navigated the exit process:\n\n​Fleur Hicks i s a successful serial entrepreneur who has grown and exited two consulting firms\, most recently selling onefourzero to Next 15 in 2023. A past winn er of European CEO of the Year\, she now focuses on advising growth-stage firms that prioritise social value\, serving as a consultant\, advisor\, a nd non-executive director. Fleur excels at leveraging purpose-driven strat egies\, advanced technology\, and commercial acumen to accelerate business growth.\n\n​Toby Walters launched Elite Exhibitions at age 24 after th e company he worked for (Smarter Shows) was acquired. Toby and his co-foun der Sam Murray started their business in a conservatory in Portslade and h ave since sold a majority stake to CloserStill Media\, where Toby remains the CEO.\n\n​They will share their first-hand experiences\, offering pri celess insights on:\n\n ​Building a sellable business from the ground u p\n ​Determining an accurate valuation for your company\n ​Preparing your business and yourself for the sale process\n ​Working with adviso rs and overcoming common hurdles\n ​Life after the exit – earn-outs\, new roles\, and moving on\n\n​Whether you're just starting to explore y our options or you're ready to take the plunge\, this event is a must-atte nd for any director\, business owner\, or financial manager looking to max imise the wealth you've built.\n\n​Secure your spot today and take the f irst step on your journey to a successful exit. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://siliconbrighton.com/wp-content/uploads/2 024/07/Plus-Accounting.png CATEGORIES:Community Event LOCATION:Projects The Lanes\, Nile House\, Nile Street\, Brighton\, BN1 1HW \, United Kingdom GEO:50.821306;-0.140553 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nile House\, Nile Street\, Brighton\, BN1 1HW\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Projects Th e Lanes:geo:50.821306,-0.140553 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240331T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR