You may remember when the BBC began its Masterclass series for musicians – truly interactive events where talented people received hands-on advice from world-renowned musicians.

Our own Masterclass series applies a similar concept to the process of selling a business, bringing together specialists in several relevant disciplines and business owners planning to exit within 24 months.

The difference between a seminar and an Evolution Masterclass is immense.  Rather than a large roomful of people receiving a sales pitch, these are small groups of no more than 30, meeting in a totally confidential environment.

We are joined at each event by 2 or 3 members of our Professional Partner panel.  They are there to provide informed advice on a range of subjects such as;

• preparing the business for sale
• commercialising Intellectual Property
• the importance of 2^nd tier management
• ensuring that you achieve maximum value on sale
• understanding deal structures
• minimising your tax exposure
• the most effective way to protect and manage your new found wealth

These are just a selection of subjects that are raised and discussed in these unique events.

Instead of a rigid agenda, an Evolution Masterclass involves interactive workgroups, where business owners not only learn what is involved at every stage of the selling process, but also have the opportunity to raise questions that are specific to their business and receive answers from industry professionals – all within the space of 3 hours.

Anyone owning a business with a turnover in excess of £1m, considering selling in the next 2 years, and wanting to learn how to exit on the best possible terms and price, will gain valuable insights on what to do both before, during and after the sale.

Dates for forthcoming Masterclass events are listed in this newsletter and places can be reserved online on the Evolution CBS Website