BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

Join us for “Begin with the End in Mind”, a no-nonsense morning designed to help you future-proof your business. You’ll learn how to increase its value, explore different exit strategies, and understand the metrics that really matter — all from industry experts who’ve been there and done it.

This isn’t about theory. It’s about practical steps you can take now to secure long-term success for you and your business.

You’ll discover:

• The different types of business sales: MBO, EOT, straight sale (with Tim Polding, Oliver & Co)
• How to value your business and the metrics investors care about (with John Hunt, Quant Accountants)
• Practical strategies you can implement immediately to increase business value (with Alan Bark, ActionCOACH Chester)

Even if you’re not planning to sell soon, building a valuable business gives you options. And options mean freedom.

Who Should Attend?

• Leaders aiming to build a business of real scale and worth

• Leaders wanting to future-proof their business

• Anyone curious about maximising their company’s value

About The Speakers -

Corporate and Commercial Solicitor with over 35 years’ experience advising owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and organisations operating along commercial lines.

Since joining Oliver & Co Solicitors in 2009 to establish and lead the Commercial Department, I’ve focused on supporting clients through acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, restructures, governance and commercial contracts.

I take a pragmatic, partnership-based approach, working closely with clients to protect their interests, support growth, and plan for successful succession or exit strategies. Following Oliver & Co’s transition to 100% employee ownership in 2022, I also advise on employee ownership models for businesses exploring this path.

My sector experience spans construction, transport, retail, leisure, healthcare, education, and professional services, among others.

About Alan Bark

Alan Bark is the Head Coach and Growth Specialist at ActionCOACH Chester, where he helps ambitious business owners build profitable, scalable, and valuable companies. With a career spanning leadership roles in sales, operations, and strategic growth, Alan has worked with businesses of all sizes to improve performance, boost profitability, and create sellable assets.

Since launching ActionCOACH Chester, Alan has been recognised globally for his client results and has built one of the top-performing coaching practices in the world. His pragmatic, no-nonsense approach focuses on clarity, accountability, and delivering real-world business outcomes.

Alan’s coaching philosophy is simple: “Be clear on the destination, focus on the right actions, and stay disciplined until you get there.”

About John Hunt

John Hunt is a Director at Quant Accountants, specialising in business advisory, valuations, and strategic growth planning. With over 20 years of experience supporting SME business owners, John is known for his ability to demystify the numbers and help clients understand what really drives business value.

He works closely with companies to ensure they are not only profitable but also structured for long-term success — whether that’s through improving performance, preparing for investment, or planning for exit.

John’s practical insights help business owners focus on the key metrics that investors, buyers, and lenders actually care about, making him a trusted advisor for those serious about maximising their business’s worth.