Growing your business
A webinar series for leaders of private companies
With more private companies focused on growing in an increasingly complex global economy, we have created a five-part series of short webinars for leaders of private companies. Each session will focus on a key area that supports your growth strategy and can help you build enterprise value.
We’ll share what we see the most successful private companies doing, challenge you with some thought-provoking questions, and leave time for an open discussion to answer your specific questions. Beyond the webinar series, we will always be happy to continue the conversation with you.
We invite you to register for the whole series, or just the sessions that are most relevant for your business, by clicking on the registration links below. Attendees for each session are eligible to receive CPD credits.
Growing forward - Business fundamentals for growing your business
(Back by popular demand – repeat session of webinar presented to PwC Alumni on November 22, 2011)
Monday, February 27, 2012 - 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST
There is no doubt that Canadian private companies need to adopt new approaches and technologies to adapt and thrive in today's world. But there are also some fundamentals of business that need to be in place to help position companies for long-term, sustainable growth. In this session, you will learn about:
- the fundamentals of the strategic planning process
- the primary business performance drivers and how they link to business strategy
- the changing role human resources needs to play in helping private companies achieve their goals
Did you miss this webinar? You can watch a recording of it here.
Getting the deal done – Growing through acquisitions
Thursday, April 5, 2012 - 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST
The economic environment of the last few years has caused many companies to reduce activity levels, cut costs, re-focus on their core competencies, reduce capital investing and repay debt. Many private company owners now feel that they have successfully weathered the worst of the storm and are turning their attention (and significantly stronger balance sheets) back to growth. And an important part of the growth will be achieved through acquisitions, where they are presented with a wealth of opportunities both at home and abroad. In this session, you will learn about:
- the importance of taking a strategic approach to acquisitions
- how to maximize deal value through smart execution
- how to ensure successful integration following a merger or acquisition
Did you miss this webinar? Watch a recording of it.
Embracing the cloud – The implications of cloud computing for your technology strategy
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST
Cloud computing has the potential to be a game-changer for private companies, but companies need to have a clear understanding of how to embrace this opportunity as a part of their technology strategy. In this session, you will learn about:
- the fundamentals and benefits of cloud computing
- scenarios where cloud computing can help provide a competitive advantage
- the impact that mobile computing and social media will have on your business
Did you miss this webinar? Watch a recording of it.
Challenge meets opportunity – Maximizing cost effectiveness and minimizing risk in your supply chain
Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST
Your supply chain can have a significant impact on both growth and profitability. Global financial markets are having an adverse affect on customer demand while fluctuating commodity prices are impacting input costs, squeezing corporate margins. Having a level of demand predictability while controlling costs in your supply chain has never been more important. In this session, you will learn about:
- the fundamentals of supply chain and what companies are doing to better anticipate and react to fluctuations in customer demand
- leading organization practices being employed to control and manage increasing supply chain costs
- how to mitigate supply chain risks
Creating lasting value – Preparing your business for a successful transition
Tuesday, September 18, 2012 - 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST
The ultimate goal of business families and private companies is to build a legacy, through a business or the wealth generated by a business, that will be sustainable beyond the original founder of the business. Whether it be by transitioning the business to the next generation or a management team, or selling the business to a third party, there are steps that can be taken to ensure successful transitions.
In this session, you will learn about:
- best practices for successful transitions
- the three key components of succession planning: estate and personal continuity planning, business strategy planning, leadership and ownership succession planning
- how to prepare your business for a sale that will attract a maximum valuation
