Fall 2025 New England
When: November - December 2025 Schedule ↓
Where: Boston MA
Whether you are planning to hand over your business to your next of kin, to an employee, or to sell it, the Succession Ready program will inform and empower you to develop an actionable succession plan for you and your business.
Succession Ready is a short series of free educational in-person and online workshops to help small business owners develop and navigate a successful succession plan for their businesses.
The curriculum is delivered by Babson College faculty with Babson Professor Richard Bliss as the Academic Director.
Richard Bliss
The curriculum is delivered by Babson College faculty with Babson Professor Richard Bliss as the Academic Director.
Program Schedule
| Date | Time | Module | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday November 01, 2025 |
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Module 1Overview, Understanding Business Transitions, Financials and Maximizing Business Value |
Babson College, Boston Campus |
| Tuesday November 04, 2025 |
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM |
Module 2 Day 1: PeoplePreserve your legacy and create value through your employees |
Virtual |
| Friday November 07, 2025 |
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM |
Module 2 Day 2: PeoplePreserve your legacy and create value through your employees |
Virtual |
| Tuesday November 11, 2025 |
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM |
Module 3 Day 1: OperationsDriving Efficiencies through Documentation and Technology |
Virtual |
| Friday November 14, 2025 |
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM |
Module 3 Day 2: OperationsDriving Efficiencies through Documentation and Technology |
Virtual |
| Tuesday November 18, 2025 |
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM |
Module 4 Day 1: Marketing and NetworkingMake Your Business Stand out to Potential Buyers |
Virtual |
| Friday November 21, 2025 |
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM |
Module 4 Day 2: Marketing and NetworkingMake Your Business Stand out to Potential Buyers |
Virtual |
| Monday November 24, 2025 |
Thanksgiving Week Break |
NA | |
| Saturday December 06, 2025 |
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Module 5Pitch Presentation, Next Steps, Deep Dive into the Transition Process, Move Ahead Empowered with a Customized Plan |
Babson College, Boston Campus |
- Module
-
Module 1
Overview, Understanding Business Transitions, Financials and Maximizing Business Value - Date
- Saturday, November 01, 2025
- Time
- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location
- Babson College, Boston Campus
- Module
-
Module 2 Day 1: People
Preserve your legacy and create value through your employees - Date
- Tuesday, November 04, 2025
- Time
- 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
- Location
- Virtual
- Module
-
Module 2 Day 2: People
Preserve your legacy and create value through your employees - Date
- Friday, November 07, 2025
- Time
- 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
- Location
- Virtual
- Module
-
Module 3 Day 1: Operations
Driving Efficiencies through Documentation and Technology - Date
- Tuesday, November 11, 2025
- Time
- 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
- Location
- Virtual
- Module
-
Module 3 Day 2: Operations
Driving Efficiencies through Documentation and Technology - Date
- Friday, November 14, 2025
- Time
- 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
- Location
- Virtual
- Module
-
Module 4 Day 1: Marketing and Networking
Make Your Business Stand out to Potential Buyers - Date
- Tuesday, November 18, 2025
- Time
- 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
- Location
- Virtual
- Module
-
Module 4 Day 2: Marketing and Networking
Make Your Business Stand out to Potential Buyers - Date
- Friday, November 21, 2025
- Time
- 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
- Location
- Virtual
- Module
-
Thanksgiving Week Break
- Date
- Monday, November 24, 2025
- Location
- NA
- Module
-
Module 5
Pitch Presentation, Next Steps, Deep Dive into the Transition Process, Move Ahead Empowered with a Customized Plan - Date
- Saturday, December 06, 2025
- Time
- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Location
- Babson College, Boston Campus
Now Accepting Applications
The 2025 Fall Cohort in Boston MA will be held November 1- December 6, 2025
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