Selling the Family Business

Webinar Series

Ocean Partners facilitates a number of Webinars and Master Classes to provide provoking thought leadership and education for clients and the wider advisory community.

Current topics include:

  • Keep Your Business Afloat Through COVID-19
    The axiom “Aviate, Navigate, Communicate” teaches pilots to fly the airplane first, then navigate, and once the situation is under control, communicate. As business owners manage the unknown territory that the COVID-19 lock down delivers and plan to navigate the changing business environment, it is important to develop a well considered plan for the immediate a vision for the ‘now’ and start to think about a ‘stategy’ for the forward. Communication with clients, suppliers and bankers will essential. This webinar will provide business owners with some areas to consider as they start to navigate this unknown airspace.

  • Selling the Family Business - providing advisors with an insight into navigating the challenges around the sale of clients businesses.
    Audience - legal and accounting advisors

  • Selling the Business to an International Buyer - many New Zealand businesses have over time developed technology and products that lead the global markets. International distribution of these products can be costly and complex. This Webinar provides an insight into the opportunities for partial or full divestment to international competitors, the establishment of growth partnerships and global licencing.
    Audience - business owners and advisors

  • Family Business Master Class - a detailed look for the business owner at the required preparation in the lead up to the sale of the business and critical factors to consider through the process to maximize the outcome.
    Audience - business owners

  • After the Liquidity Event - a look across international best practice to retain family wealth for future generations following the sale of the business.
    Audience - business owners and advisors

  • Capital Raising - an look at the sources of capital available, beyond traditional bank funding, to support businesses requiring growth or expansion capital.
    Audience - business owners and advisors