Plan the Exit. Own the Outcome.
Wednesday 19 November, 9:30am to 2:30pm, Mercure Haydock Hotel, St Helens
Guest Speaker – Panel Talk – Expert Exhibitors – Networking – Lunch and Refreshments
If you’ve built your business, you know growth takes grit, late nights and serious commitment. But here’s the catch: for too many female entrepreneurs, the exit plan comes last. And that means opportunity slips away.
Most founders only start thinking about exiting when they have to; retirement looms, illness strikes, family shifts happen, or a tempting offer lands and there’s no time to prepare. By then, it’s often too late to get the value you deserve or protect your legacy.
This event flips that script. It’s designed for women who want control. Build smart. Sell strong. Walk away winning.
Built It. Sold It. Now She’s Telling You How.
Susanna Lawson – 2019 Enterprise Vision Awards Outstanding Achievement Winner
From a spare room start-up to a multi-million-pound sale, Susanna Lawson knows exactly how to make a business irresistible to buyers. She grew OneFile into the UK’s leading learning and development platform before selling to a global tech firm, proof that smart strategy and grit pay off.
Now co-founder of Circle of Trust, Susanna shares how to boost buyer value, avoid costly mistakes, and prepare for life after exit.
Winning awards like the EVAS helped build her credibility, and that visibility can make all the difference when it’s time to sell.
What we’ll deliver:
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A hard-hitting keynote from Susanna Lawson who sold her business at multimillion-pound value and now shares exactly what sets the winners apart.
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Expert panels covering everything from valuation and tax to legacy and team strategy.
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An exhibitor zone of specialists who know exits, and networking with founders, family-business owners and advisors who’ve been there.
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A full afternoon of lunch, refreshments and real conversation. Not generic pep talks.
Whether you plan to sell in 12 months or 12 years: if you want a future on your terms, this is your starting line.
Interested in sharing your expertise? Join our Expert Exhibitors. Limited availability.
Event Sponsor – Brabners
Brabners knows a successful exit doesn’t happen overnight, it can take three to five years to get sale-ready. Their award-winning corporate law team helps founders understand their options, protect their legacy and achieve the outcome they deserve.
Whether you’re selling, scaling or succession planning, Brabners speak the language of business, not legal jargon.
Planning Ahead Pays Off