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In collaboration with
Educare Human CapitalBluehive Consulting Asia
Complimentary Executive Seminar Series

Beyond the Founder

Preparing Your Business for Succession, Growth & Business Exit

A practical seminar series for SME owners, founders, second-generation successors and business leaders. Seminar 1 has concluded — the final session takes place on 21 October 2026.

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Dates
21 October 2026
Time
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue
Educare Global Academy 133 New Bridge Road #25-10 Chinatown Point, Singapore
Admission
Complimentary
The Business Challenge

Will Your Business Thrive Beyond You?

Many SME businesses are built around the founder's experience, relationships and decision-making.

But when too much knowledge and authority sits with one person, the business becomes difficult to hand over, scale or sell.

Beyond the Founder helps business owners identify and strengthen the areas that matter before the business enters its next chapter — leadership, talent, SOPs, documentation, branding, finance, governance and business continuity.

Outcomes

What you'll walk away with.

  • Reduce founder dependency

  • Build a business that can grow beyond the founder

  • Increase business value before succession or sale

  • Understand what buyers, investors and successors expect

  • Avoid common succession planning mistakes

  • Identify gaps through practical business readiness assessments

The Series

One seminar remaining in the Beyond the Founder series.

Seminar 1 has concluded. Join us on 21 October for the final session on M&A, exit readiness and building a more transferable business.

Seminar 1Completed
16 September 2026 · Completed

Can Your Business Run Without You?

Preparing SMEs for Succession and Second-Generation Leadership

Assess whether your business has the people, processes, documentation, governance, financial visibility and leadership structure needed to operate beyond the founder.

Key Outcomes
  • Identify founder dependency before it limits growth
  • Build stronger leadership, systems and business continuity
  • Understand how SOPs and documentation support succession
  • Identify and prepare future leaders
  • Strengthen financial visibility for the next generation
  • Complete a practical Succession Readiness Scorecard
Seminar 2Upcoming Seminar
21 October 2026 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Is Your Business Ready to Be Sold or Scaled?

Preparing for M&A, Exit and Buyer Due Diligence

Understand what buyers, investors, successors and professional managers may examine before taking over or investing in a business.

Key Outcomes
  • Understand what buyers, investors and successors look for
  • Reduce founder dependency through stronger systems
  • Strengthen SOPs, documentation and governance
  • Understand HR due diligence and workforce risks
  • Improve financial readiness and reporting discipline
  • Strengthen brand and digital credibility
  • Complete an Exit Readiness Assessment
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Expert Perspectives

What our experts will cover.

Practical perspectives across leadership, business transformation and financial readiness.

Seminar 1Completed

Can Your Business Run Without You?

People & Leadership
Marvin Lew

Identifying future leaders, succession planning, leadership development and workforce continuity.

Business Transformation
Serene Kwok

Reducing founder dependency through SOPs, knowledge documentation, workflow systems, branding and AI knowledge systems.

Financial Readiness
Christina Koh

Building financial visibility through cleaner reporting, cash-flow discipline and stronger management information for succession.

Seminar 2Upcoming

Is Your Business Ready to Be Sold or Scaled?

People & Leadership
Marvin Lew

Preparing employment documentation, leadership bench strength, retention plans and workforce risks for transition or buyer review.

Business Transformation
Serene Kwok

Strengthening SOPs, systems, documentation, brand positioning and digital credibility to create a more transferable business.

Financial Readiness
Christina Koh

Understanding the financial information buyers examine, from profitability and cash flow to management accounts and due-diligence red flags.

Why Attend Both?

From founder dependency to a transferable business.

Seminar 1 helps you determine whether the business can continue without the founder.

Seminar 2 helps you determine whether the business is ready to be sold, scaled or reviewed by buyers, investors or successors.

Together, the series helps SME owners move from founder dependency towards a more professional, transferable and valuable business.

  1. 01Founder Dependency
  2. 02Succession Readiness
  3. 03Business Professionalisation
  4. 04Exit / Scale Readiness
Featured Speakers

Practitioners across leadership, transformation and finance.

  • Marvin Lew

    Marvin Lew

    Business Strategist, Educare Human Capital

    Expertise
    Leadership DevelopmentSuccession PlanningWorkforce Strategy
  • Serene Kwok

    Serene Kwok

    Founder & Chief Transformation Strategist, Bluehive Consulting Asia

    Expertise
    Business TransformationSOPs & DocumentationBrandingAI Knowledge Systems
  • Christina Koh

    Christina Koh

    Financial Capital Excellence Consultant / CFO Advisor

    Expertise
    Finance StrategyBusiness GrowthFinancial Readiness
Programme Highlights

How each afternoon unfolds.

  1. 01

    Welcome & Context

  2. 02

    Expert Insights

  3. 03

    Business Readiness Assessment

  4. 04

    Fireside Chat / Panel Discussion

  5. 05

    Q&A

  6. 06

    Networking

Each seminar combines expert insights with practical assessments and discussion so participants leave with a clearer understanding of their business readiness.

Who Should Attend

Built for owners preparing the next chapter.

  • SME Owners
  • Business Founders
  • Family Businesses
  • Second-Generation Successors
  • Managing Directors
  • Business Partners & Directors
  • HR Leaders
  • Companies Preparing for Succession
  • Businesses Preparing for Growth or Exit
What You'll Receive

Practical tools, not just slides.

  • Succession Readiness Scorecard

    Assess your business across leadership, finance, documentation, governance, talent and business continuity.

  • Exit Readiness Checklist

    Assess business readiness across systems, finance, HR, brand, management strength, governance and founder dependency.

  • Complimentary Business Readiness Consultation

    Participants can request a follow-up discussion to better understand their gaps and possible next steps.

Event Details

Everything you need to plan your afternoon.

In collaboration with Educare Human Capital. Refreshments will be provided.

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Dates
16 September 2026 · Completed
21 October 2026 · Upcoming
Time
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue
Educare Global Academy
133 New Bridge Road #25-10
Chinatown Point, Singapore
Admission
Complimentary
Registration

Reserve Your Seat — 21 October Seminar

Seminar 1 on 16 September has concluded. Seats for the final session on 21 October 2026 are limited, so please register early.

  • Complimentary admission
  • Refreshments provided
  • Practical readiness assessments included
Which seminar would you like to attend?*
FAQ

Questions, answered.

Is the seminar complimentary?+

Yes. Attendance is complimentary, but advance registration is required as seats are limited.

Can I attend only one seminar?+

Seminar 1 on 16 September 2026 has concluded. Registration is now open for Seminar 2 on 21 October 2026.

Who should attend?+

The series is designed primarily for SME owners, founders, family businesses, second-generation successors, managing directors and business leaders preparing for succession, growth or eventual exit.

Do I need to attend Seminar 1 before Seminar 2?+

No. Each seminar can be attended independently. Seminar 1 has already taken place, and Seminar 2 on 21 October 2026 is a standalone session.

Where is the seminar held?+

Educare Global Academy, 133 New Bridge Road #25-10, Chinatown Point.

Will refreshments be provided?+

Yes. Refreshments will be provided.

Presented in collaboration
Educare Human CapitalBluehive Consulting Asia

Bringing together expertise across human capital, leadership development, business transformation, systems, branding and organisational readiness.

Is Your Business Ready for Its Next Chapter?

Whether you are preparing the next generation, strengthening the management team, scaling the company or considering an eventual exit, the preparation starts before the transition.

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