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SUMMARY:BUILT TO EXIT: CREATING A BUSINESS THAT GIVES YOU OPTIONS
DESCRIPTION:Creating a Business That Gives You Options \n\n \n\n\n\nA Business\, Financial\, Tax & Legal Roadmap for Business Owners \n\n \n\n\n\nYou've built something great. Now it's time to plan what's next. \n\n \n\n\n\nEvery business owner will eventually face an important decision: What happens to the business I've worked so hard to build? \n\n \n\n\n\nWhether you envision selling your company\, transitioning ownership to family or employees\, stepping away from day-to-day operations\, or simply creating greater financial freedom\, the decisions you make today will determine the opportunities available to you tomorrow. \n\n \n\n\n\nThe best exit strategies begin long before you're ready to leave. \n\n\n\nJoin us for Built to Exit\, an interactive workshop bringing together four experienced business advisors who will help you understand how to maximize the value of your business\, protect your wealth\, prepare for ownership transitions and create a roadmap for your future. \n\n \n\n\n\nWhat You'll Learn \n\n \n\n\n\nExplore Your Exit Options \n\n\n\nUnderstand the different ways to transition your business\, including selling to an outside buyer\, transferring ownership to family\, selling to employees or management\, or retaining ownership while stepping away from daily operations. \n\n \n\n\n\nBuild a More Valuable Business \n\n\n\nDiscover what makes a business attractive to potential buyers\, including consistent profitability\, strong leadership\, effective systems\, predictable revenue and reduced dependence on the owner. \n\n \n\n\n\nMaximize Your Financial Future \n\n\n\nLearn how to align your business value with your personal financial goals\, evaluate your financial readiness and prepare for life beyond business ownership. \n\n \n\n\n\nUnderstand Business Valuation & Tax Strategies \n\n\n\nExplore how business structure\, financial performance\, tax planning and transaction preparation can influence the value of your company and the proceeds you ultimately retain. \n\n \n\n\n\nProtect What You've Built \n\n\n\nUnderstand the importance of buy-sell agreements\, succession planning\, ownership structures\, estate planning and other legal considerations that protect your business\, your family and your legacy. \n\n \n\n\n\n\nCreate Your Personal Roadmap \n\n\n\nIdentify the most important steps you can take now to strengthen your business\, improve your financial position and prepare for a successful transition whether that's two years away or twenty. \n\n \n\n\n\nLearn From Four Trusted Business Advisors \n\n\n\n\n	\n	Merrill: Personal financial planning\, wealth management and retirement readiness \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	Honkamp Accounting Services: Business valuation\, accounting\, business structure and tax strategies \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	Mitvalsky\, VanVooren & Fox: Legal protection\, ownership agreements and business transition planning \n	\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	ActionCOACH Business Coaching: Business growth\, profitability\, leadership development\, systems and owner independence \n	\n	\n	 \n	\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed for established business owners who want to build long-term business value\, strengthen their financial future and understand their options for eventually transitioning ownership. \n\n \n\n\n\nYou don't need to be ready to sell your business. You just need to be ready to plan for your future. \n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026 \n\n11:00 AM   1:30 PM \n\nCheck-in and networking begin at 10:30 AM. \n\n \n\n\n\nActionCOACH Corporate Offices \n\n1900 State Street \n\nBettendorf\, Iowa \n\n \n\n\n\nBuild today. Create tomorrow. Your Business. Your Wealth. Your Options. \n\n\n\nReserve your spot today!
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div>\n<p><strong>Creating a Business That Gives You Options</strong><span style="background-color:rgb(198\, 198\, 198) !important\; font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:11pt">&nbsp\;</span></p>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n</div>\n\n<div>\n<p><strong>A Business\, Financial\, Tax &amp\; Legal Roadmap for Business Owners</strong><span style="background-color:rgb(198\, 198\, 198) !important\; font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">&nbsp\;</span></p>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n</div>\n\n<div>\n<p><strong>You&#39\;ve built some</strong><strong>thing great. Now it&#39\;s time to plan what&#39\;s next.</strong><span style="background-color:rgb(198\, 198\, 198) !important\; color:windowtext\; font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">&nbsp\;</span></p>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n</div>\n\n<div>\n<p><span style="font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">Every business owner will eventually face an important decision: What happens to the business I&#39\;ve worked so hard to build?</span><span style="background-color:rgb(198\, 198\, 198) !important\; font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">&nbsp\;</span></p>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n</div>\n\n<div>\n<p><span style="font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">Whether you envision selling your company\, transitioning ownership to family or employees\, stepping away from day-to-day operations\, or simply creating greater financial freedom\, the decisions you make today will determine the opportunities available to you tomorrow.</span><span style="background-color:rgb(198\, 198\, 198) !important\; font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">&nbsp\;</span></p>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n</div>\n\n<div>\n<p><strong>The best exit strategies begin long before you&#39\;re ready to leave.</strong><span style="background-color:rgb(198\, 198\, 198) !important\; font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">&nbsp\;</span></p>\n</div>\n\n<div>\n<p><span style="font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">Join us for </span><em>Built to Exit</em><span style="font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">\, an interactive workshop bringing together four experienced business advisors who will help you understand how to maximize the value of your business\, protect your wealth\, prepare for ownership transitions and create a roadmap for your future.</span><span style="background-color:rgb(198\, 198\, 198) !important\; font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">&nbsp\;</span></p>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n</div>\n\n<div>\n<p><strong>What You&#39\;ll Learn</strong><span style="background-color:rgb(198\, 198\, 198) !important\; font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:11pt">&nbsp\;</span></p>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n</div>\n\n<div>\n<p><strong>Explore Your Exit Options</strong><span style="background-color:rgb(198\, 198\, 198) !important\; font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">&nbsp\;</span></p>\n</div>\n\n<div>\n<p><span style="font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">Understand the different ways to transition your business\, including selling to an outside buyer\, transferring ownership to family\, selling to employees or management\, or retaining ownership while stepping away from daily operations.</span><span style="background-color:rgb(198\, 198\, 198) !important\; font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">&nbsp\;</span></p>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n</div>\n\n<div>\n<p><strong>Build a More Valuable Business</strong><span style="background-color:rgb(198\, 198\, 198) !important\; font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">&nbsp\;</span></p>\n</div>\n\n<div>\n<p><span style="font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">Discover what makes a business attractive to potential buyers\, including consistent profitability\, strong leadership\, effective systems\, predictable revenue and reduced dependence on the owner.</span><span style="background-color:rgb(198\, 198\, 198) !important\; font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">&nbsp\;</span></p>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n</div>\n\n<div>\n<p><strong>Maximize Your Financial Future</strong><span style="background-color:rgb(198\, 198\, 198) !important\; font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">&nbsp\;</span></p>\n</div>\n\n<div>\n<p><span style="font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">Learn how to align your business value with your personal financial goals\, evaluate your financial readiness and prepare for life beyond business ownership.</span><span style="background-color:rgb(198\, 198\, 198) !important\; font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">&nbsp\;</span></p>\n\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n</div>\n\n<div>\n<p><strong>Understand Business Valuation &amp\; Tax Strategies</strong><span style="background-color:rgb(198\, 198\, 198) !important\; font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">&nbsp\;</span></p>\n</div>\n\n<div>\n<p><span style="font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">Explore how business structure\, financial performance\, tax planning and transaction preparation can influence the value of your company and the proceeds you ultimately retain.</span><span style="background-color:rgb(198\, 198\, 198) !important\; 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Create tomorrow. Your Business. Your Wealth. Your Options.</strong><span style="background-color:rgb(198\, 198\, 198) !important\; font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">&nbsp\;</span></p>\n</div>\n\n<div>\n<p><strong>Reserve your spot today!</strong><span style="background-color:rgb(198\, 198\, 198) !important\; font-family:arial\,arial_embeddedfont\,arial_msfontservice\,sans-serif\; font-size:10pt">&nbsp\;</span></p>\n</div>\n</div>\n
LOCATION:1900 State st Bettendorf\, Iowa
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