Fight or Flight? How to Prepare Your Business to Succeed (or exit) in a Post Covid World



Time: 12:00PM-12:30PM Central Time
Fee: Free for Members / $199 Non-Members
Presented by Will Burnett, Managing Director of Owner Resource Group


In this presentation, we will discuss how the current economic cycle impacts the value of your business, best practices for business continuity in this environment, and how to prepare your business for a post-pandemic world from an investor’s perspective.

Will Burnett

For some business owners this environment may be an impetus to begin exit planning, and we will address how to position your business to maximize valuation as well as steps you can take now to ensure a smooth transition. On the other hand, many business owners view this economic cycle as a unique opportunity to grow through mergers & acquisitions as well as position their business to come out ahead once we are through this cycle. For those in this camp we will address how to take advantage of this environment and the resources available for you to do so.

Takeaways

  • Steps to take for those desiring a successful exit post-Covid
  • Taking advantage of the environment through M&A activities to grow your business
  • How Covid-19 will impact valuations and how to position your company to maximize value
  • Business continuity best practices

Target Audience

  • Business owners or executive management leading business strategy

About the Speaker

Will Burnett is a Managing Director of Owner Resource Group. He heads the ORG Industry Group and serves on the firm’s Investment Committee. Will is also responsible for firm management including strategic direction, operations, and human resources. Prior to co-founding ORG, Will was a management consultant with ZS Associates in New York and ICG Commerce in Dallas. Will began his career at Andersen Consulting in their Client Financial Management practice. Will received a B.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.B.A. from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.