On Wednesday, Aug. 26 from noon to 1 p.m., please join us for our Small Business Webinar, "Built to Last: Mergers and Acquisitions | Succession Planning & Exit Strategies."  

Business owners spend years building successful companies, yet many invest little time preparing for one of the most significant decisions they will ever make—how and when they will eventually transition their business. Whether through succession planning, a merger or acquisition, employee ownership, or another exit strategy, thoughtful preparation can protect enterprise value, preserve a founder's legacy, and create opportunities for future growth.

This discussion will bring together a distinguished panel of experts representing complementary perspectives on business transition planning. I believe your experience and insights would provide tremendous value to our audience of entrepreneurs, business owners, and trusted advisors.

Our conversation will explore topics such as:

• Building enterprise value before an ownership transition
• Preparing a business for sale or acquisition
• Succession planning for closely held businesses
• Employee ownership as an alternative exit strategy
• Common mistakes business owners make when preparing for transition
• Practical steps owners can begin taking today