Succession Success: Valuing Your Business (Session 2 of 6)

Location: Online.

Presented by Vabby Makkar, Cedar Consulting Group

Come spend an hour with Vabby Makkar from Cedar Consulting Group and finally get a straight answer to the question every owner asks: What’s my business really worth? In plain language and real Ontario context, Vaibhav will walk you through exactly what business valuation means, why it’s the make-or-break number for any exit, succession, or financing conversation, and how to arrive at a fair market value you can defend to buyers, banks, or the CRA.

You’ll discover the three core methods—asset-based, income-based, and market-based approaches—explained with simple examples so you can start applying them right away. We’ll spotlight the local factors that move the needle in Ontario, from industry benchmarks to provincial tax rules, and show you how to engage the right Chartered Business Valuator who actually knows our market. Most importantly, you’ll learn practical, high-impact ways to boost your value before you sell—clean financials, self-sufficient team, recurring revenue, strong contracts—so you’re not leaving money on the table.

We’ll also tackle the stat that keeps owners up at night: 43% of Canadian businesses struggle with valuation (per CFIB). You won’t be one of them. Walk out with a valuation starter checklist that helps you list assets, apply basic multiples, and sketch a preliminary range—something you can refine with your accountant this week.

Whether exit is tomorrow or a decade away, knowing your number changes everything. Join us, get the clarity you need, and start planning from a position of strength.

If you’re serious about getting the most out of this session, come prepared with your last three years of income statements pre-populated in Excel. It’ll make following along and applying the concepts a whole lot easier and faster. Expect a to walk-out with practical knowledge of how to value your business.

About The Presenter:

Vabby Makkar, CPA and CBV, brings over a decade of expertise in finance, accounting, and asset management—shaping deals at an institutional level with millions in profits while also guiding businesses as small as a single-location retail shop. He has managed infrastructure and real estate portfolios exceeding $20 billion and led valuations across diverse industries and sizes. His career spans Ernst & Young, Fengate Capital, Magna Powertrain, and RBC, where he drove strategic forecasting, performance analytics, and large-scale valuation processes. A graduate of the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management with distinction, Vabby combines financial discipline with entrepreneurial insight to deliver innovative business and real estate solutions. Outside of work, he enjoys cricket, fitness, and family time. Learn more at https://www.cedargroup.ca .

Note: This webinar is one of a 6-part series. Learn more by visiting Succession Success or register for more sessions by visiting https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hamiltonbusinesscentre .