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Program produced by XPX New York. Quality of earnings: why needed, best practices and stories from the experts Two panelists from leading accounting firms with deep experience in conducting Quality of Earnings work will address the fundamentals of QoE, why it is important for both sellers and buyers, and share some interesting stories derived from…
Program produced by XPX Atlanta. how to xpx: help, my ebitda sucks! What do you mean my EBITDA sucks – and what does that have to do with my business value? Episode #3 on our business owner’s journey towards a successful exit. Experience our “owner’s” dose of reality on how his company’s financials are the…
Program produced by XPX Philadelphia. behind the numbers: Quality of earnings in a transaction Quality of Earnings Reports are becoming a key activity during the due diligence process. In this session we will take a deeper look at what a Q of E report is and why it is important. Our Speaker: Richard Izzi, Partner,…
Program produced by XPX Long Island. Long Island Case Study Part 4: Operations- Scalable Business Models that Maximize Profits The owners of HiTech, our case study company, are looking for ways to create additional value in their business in pursuit of a profitable exit. Transforming their operations will be a key driver of their ability…
Owner Readiness vs. business Readiness Do you know what it means to “get ready” as an owner? And how is getting your business ready for exit different from getting yourself ready? Julie will help you understand the distinctions between these two types of “readiness” and explain why both are critical to a successful business exit…
Start up and growth cycle: Top 10 most expensive mistakes in forming and operating a business Our Speakers: Steven Bankler, CPA, PFS, Cr.FA, CFF, CGMA – President, Steven Bankler, CPA, Ltd. Steven Bankler started his practice over 43 years ago. His unique firm has only CPAs working on client’s book and records. The firm provides…
XPX is a valuable network of very experienced advisors to privately-held businesses. It can be a little intimidating to emerging professionals. But as good exit planners, we know that your firms need to develop your advisors and give them career advancement opportunities. That’s why many of our Chapters have specific membership and/or content alternatives for…
Program produced by XPX South Florida. Is Now the time to sell? Is the Market Strong? This panel discussion will feature experts that can discuss the state of the market, valuations, what buyers are looking for, and what sellers should consider before they sell. The time between 5:30pm and 6:00pm will be used for breakout sessions…
The Future of Real Estate in a Post-Covid World The New Jersey chapter is excited to continue our programming year with another thoughtful and insightful meeting. Our chapter is growing and welcoming professional advisors who help business owners plan for a successful exit. As we continue to examine many of the different planning considerations…
Program produced by XPX Philadelphia. Let’s Get Creative: Options for Financing Deals Between $5-$10M Solutions for funding deals between $5M to $8M are few and far between. These deals exceed the $5M cap for SBA financing and often exceed the maximum amount for a non-collateralized loan. To get a deal done, an acquirer needs more…
Program produced by XPX New York. Recognizing and Responding to Liquidity Challenges As professionals serving the XPX business community, it is critical that you are sensitive to the telltale signs of companies in distress. During this event we will present some of the key symptoms and indicators of a company facing operational, financial, and survival…
Program produced by XPX Atlanta. Getting the Launch Codes Join us for the next chapter of our business owner’s journey towards a successful exit. The advisory team is being assembled, but where’s the “road map” for the trek ahead? Hear from experts on how an appropriately crafted baseline business review can provide the “launch codes”…
Case Study Session 3: Focus on Growth, Building Sales and Enhancing Effectiveness HiTech owners want to grow the business to make it salable in a few years. A key area of focus should be the sales organization. The company needs a sales organization that can succeed after the owners exit the business. How can the…
Program produced by XPX DC Metro. Rapidly Accelerating Business Value: Where to Start? Business owners know their businesses better than anyone. They have spent countless hours and sleepless nights working to build a valuable business to provide a living today and hopefully, sell in the future. But did you know 80% of business owners can…
Your XPX Member profile is a powerful way to make it easy for people to find you and connect with you. But please know that we have a clear privacy policy and give you a lot of control over what information other members and the general public see. To get started in seeing and/or editing…
Program produced by XPX Chicago. Retirement Readiness 2020 was exceptionally volatile for the investment markets. With little warning, we were thrown into a global health pandemic, bringing global economies to a standstill. As a result, the markets went from all-time highs into bear market territory in record time, with segments of the markets losing 30-40%…
Elements of an Elevator Pitch Learn how to communicate your brand and achieve your “15 minutes” of fame! Join me and our XPX EP board members for a virtual meetup after work where Jim Klein, President of Acrobat Marketing Solutions, Inc., will explain the elements of an elevator pitch. Registration is encouraged and there…
Program produced by XPX Atlanta and North Fulton Business RadioX. The Exit Exchange Podcast, Episode 1: Interview with Mary Adams on North Fulton Business Radiox
Program produced by XPX San Antonio. Exit Planning Roadmap & Roles of Exit Planning Team Members Exit planning requires a professional advisory team, but “teams” win with a coordinated and focused effort around a common goal. Join us for a discussion of the roles of the planning team members, and how they can best serve…
Simulated Legal Negotiation Please join us for this unique opportunity – Put yourself in the driver’s seat as you watch legal teams simulate the real-world of negotiating the deal including the good bad and the ugly. Watch as counsel for each of the seller and the buyer “face-off” in this action packed negotiation. Learn some…
Learnings from 2020 & the Pandemic: An XPX Community Sharing of Takeaways XPX meeting attendees are an extraordinary, knowledgeable, and varied group of individuals that come from a diverse professional community. All weathered a challenging year in 2020. Our goal for this meeting, that kicks off the 2021 calendar year, is to accomplish two things:…
XPX LOGO MEMBER BADGE If you’ve been in your profile lately, you might have seen this new downloadable logo and member badge. Our platform calls it an image for smartphones but it has many more uses than that! The file is in a .png format is suitable for adding to your pitch books, brochures, websites…
Program produced by XPX Maryland. 2021 Economic Outlook Please join us as Leo Kelly, CEO of Verdence Capital Advisors, discusses the Economic Outlook for 2021 and beyond. With the election behind us and the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines, Leo offers insight into this highly dynamic, nontraditional and politically uncertain environment. Our Speaker: Leo Kelly, Founder…
Program produced by XPX Chicago. The M&A Market: A look forward and a Look Back Results from 2020 and Expectations for 2021 for Lower Middle Market M&A activity. Our Speaker: John Weber, Vice President – Water Street Advisors John B. Weber is Vice President of Water Street Advisors, a boutique investment banking firm engaged by privately…
Program produced by XPX Atlanta. How to XPX: There is a Better Way The XPX way. We’ll be kicking off the new year with our first event — “How to XPX.” Get ready for an adventure of guiding a “client” through the rapids and eddies of getting him and his business on the market to sell, warts…