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New initiative launched to support Business Owners with succession planning

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11 May 2026
Angela Brett - Associate Director Marketing
Angela Brett

Associate Director

Guiding SME Founders, Owners, and Directors through confident, well-planned exits.

We’re delighted to share the launch of a new partnership between Chadwicks and Norwich Business School at the University of East Anglia. An initiative designed to help business owners plan confidently for the future.

So many brilliant businesses across our region are asking the same question: “What’s next?” Whether that means preparing for exit, succession, or long‑term value creation, owners are increasingly looking for structured, practical support that helps them make decisions early rather than under pressure later. This new programme has been created to do exactly that.

A Practical, People‑Centred Approach to Planning Ahead

The Three‑Year Runway to a Premium Exit is a two‑day Executive Education designed for business owners preparing for exit, succession or long‑term value creation.

The programme focuses on the areas that matter most to owners preparing for the next chapter:

  • Reduce founder dependence
  • Strengthen governance and decision-making
  •  Build a cognitively diverse leadership team
  • Improve the quality of earnings
  • Nurture an innovation culture
  • Prepare personally and practically for life after an exit

Participants will also benefit from a private evening at The Sainsbury Centre and leave with a practical, tailored three‑year runway plan they can take straight back into their business.

Practical Details

  • Dates 8-9 July 2026
  • Venue: Thomas Paine Study Centre, UEA, Norwich
  • Fee: £1,950 + VAT per delegate, £1,450 + VAT for additional delegates from the same company (includes materials, lunches and evening supper)
  • Link to register here…

There is accommodation on campus; details here. Accommodation is subject to availability and is not included in the course fee.

We want to make sure this programme is the right fit for you. Register your interest, and we’ll get in touch to learn a little about your business and talk through the course in more detail so that you can make an informed decision.