How to Build a Stronger and More Profitable Business in 2026

2025 was a turbulent year for Canadian businesses, and 2026 will require smarter, more resilient strategies.

In this session, Colin Knoll explores the most impactful trends shaping 2026 and what they mean for growing businesses. You’ll learn how to build stronger strategies, improve profitability, and create more resilient operating models in the face of ongoing uncertainty.

This session will also provide practical insight into what lenders, investors, and buyers actually look for today, how to identify common capital-readiness gaps, and how to strengthen your business’s position, whether you’re seeking financing, attracting investment, or planning for a future exit.

What you’ll learn in this session:

Key trends shaping 2026 and what they mean for your business
What lenders, investors, and buyers actually look for today
Common capital-readiness gaps that weaken financing or exit outcomes
Practical strategies to improve profitability and resilience
How to assess whether your business is truly capital-ready or exit-ready

Whether you’re planning for growth, financing, or a future exit, this session will help you make informed decisions and strengthen your business for the road ahead.

About the Speaker:

Colin Knoll (LinkedIn)
Founder & Coach

Colin Knoll is the founder and a fractional executive at The Build Better Business Company, where he advises CEOs and growing businesses on building growth-oriented, capital-ready organizations. Previously, he led enterprise strategy and innovation at Servus Credit Union and was Head of Strategy at Firma Foreign Exchange, helping scale the business to a $90M exit in 2021. Colin also advises high-growth tech companies and serves as a board director at ARBI.

Learn more about Colin and his work: buildbetterbusiness.ca

Please Note:
This webinar will be recorded and made available publicly on our YouTube channel.

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