The Australian Arab Business Council (AABC) celebrated International Women’s Day in style at the Villa Blanca Reception in Bankstown. The event was graced by the presence of the council’s board member, Layla Eljerman, who delivered an informative and insightful speech on optimizing the value of businesses through succession and exit planning.
Layla’s message resonated with many attendees who have spent years investing in and growing their businesses, only to be faced with the daunting task of exiting the business and getting true value for their efforts. Layla emphasized the importance of having a successful exit strategy, which requires maintaining control of the process, timeline, and the terms of the departure.
Throughout her speech, Layla shared her wealth of experience as a business broker, turnaround executive, and digital strategy consultant. She discussed various strategies for selling businesses in the open market, promoting from within, and ushering in the next generation of leaders in family businesses.
Layla also touched on the common pitfalls that business owners face when planning their succession and exit strategies. She stressed the importance of having a well-structured business with proper planning and minimal reliance on the owner and key personnel.
The event was a great success, with attendees leaving with valuable insights and actionable steps to future-proof their businesses. Layla’s expertise and guidance proved invaluable to those looking to exit their businesses successfully.
