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Business Owner Advisory Services

Explore a world of possibilities with solutions that empower your business to seize opportunities, tackle challenges, and thrive in an ever-changing landscape.

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Innovative and practical solutions to propel your business forward

  • Tailored

    Solutions designed to meet your unique business needs.

  • Experienced

    Seasoned professionals to lead you every step of the way.

  • Strategic

    Innovative strategies to help you gain a competitive edge.

Our business owner advisory solutions

Our highly skilled BMO Business Owner Advisory team, spread across Canada, works with business owners and their families to manage the intricate complexities of their business.

  • Asset protection strategies

    Protect your business assets with strategies designed to mitigate risks. We can help you develop comprehensive asset protection plans to secure your hard-earned success.

  • Business transition planning 

    Planning for the future of your business is nothing short of essential. We can help you navigate succession, mergers, acquisitions and other transitions to ensure a smooth continuation of your legacy.

  • Strategic business planning 

    Our experts can help you develop clear strategies, set goals, and implement actionable plans to achieve sustainable growth and drive your business forward.

  • Risk management strategies 

    Managing risks is crucial in a dynamic business environment. Our experts help you identify potential threats, develop proactive measures and ensure your business remains resilient.

  • Financial analysis and forecasting 

    Make informed decisions with necessary and accurate financial insights. Our experts leverage comprehensive data analysis and forecasting models to optimize your business’ financial health.

  • Tax planning and optimization 

    Navigate complex tax landscapes with confidence as you minimize tax liabilities, take advantage of incentives and optimize your tax position.

Navigate business milestones with confidence

Tailored solutions for each stage of your business journey, from start-up to legacy planning.

Start-up

In the initial phase of intertwining personal and business endeavours, it is essential to manage cash flow, protect assets and make strategic decisions about incorporation. Our team offers:

  • Effective business banking and cash management
  • Strategic lending for essential capital
  • Personal and business debt protection strategies

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Answer a few questions about your wealth planning needs, and one of our BMO Private Wealth professionals will reach out.

Selling your business? We can help.

There are several considerations when transitioning your business to the next generation or selling. The BMO Business Owner Advisory & Succession Planning team offers:

  • Guidance and strategies on the topics of business valuation, mergers and acquisitions, a sale, family transition and succession related events
  • A specialized team with vast experience in helping business owners with business and family wealth planning
  • Sophisticated wealth transfer, estate and integrated business succession planning strategies with your other trusted advisors
  • Organization of the sales process and introduction to corporate finance experts
  • Identification of strategic opportunities and potential risk exposure

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