Chadwicks Masterclass - The Sounding Board

Could It Run Without You?

21 April 2027, 4pm - 6pm, In person

The Enterprise Centre, UEA, Norwich, NR4 7TJ

Exclusively for company directors, business owners and entrepreneurs who want to reflect and plan with purpose.

For business leaders who like to think out loud. In small, closed groups, you’ll test ideas and gain perspective alongside peers who understand the challenges you face.

These sessions are part of our Value Acceleration Programme, which helps owners build a more valuable business that relies less on them and is ready for whatever comes next. Each session focuses on one of the programme’s five pillars: Quality of Earnings, Owner Dependence, Strength of the Management Team, Innovation Culture, and Governance & Decision-Making.

This session: Owner Dependence
Many owners are the driving force behind their business. They hold the key relationships, make the big decisions and keep everything moving. That’s often how a business succeeds, but it can also limit its value. If the business relies too heavily on you, buyers and successors will see risk, and you’ll find it harder to step back.

Join us on Wednesday 21st April for time away from the day-to-day as we explore how to build a business that can thrive without you at the centre of everything.

We’ll look at:

• How buyers and investors assess owner dependence, and why it affects value
• Where your business relies on you most, from customers and suppliers to knowledge and decisions
• Delegating with confidence and letting go of the day-to-day
• Practical steps to make your business more resilient, more valuable and easier to step away from

You’ll hear from a guest speaker who has helped owners reduce their reliance on themselves, and from fellow business owners who have faced similar challenges. Bring your own questions. The conversation is open, and the best insights often come from the group.

Led by our team, each session blends professional insight with peer-to-peer exchange. From refining your focus to designing your exit, you’ll learn what successful owners do to create lasting value and enjoy the rewards of their work.

As a learning organisation, we’re passionate about sharing knowledge. We create an environment that feels energising rather than overwhelming, and that nurtures curiosity and connection among like-minded people.

Learn something new.
Connect with others.
Leave inspired.

To reserve your place or find out more, contact Angela Brett at angela.brett@chadwicks.co.uk