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BATONZ to Host Business Succession Seminars in Nagoya

In January and February 2026, BATONZ, a leading M&A and business succession support platform, will hold two important seminars in collaboration with the Nagoya City and Aichi Prefectural Business Succession and Inheritance Support Center. Aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises, these seminars will focus on preparing for effective business succession.

Importance of Business Succession

Business succession is a critical process for small and medium-sized enterprises. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs feel lost about where to start. The upcoming sessions will provide foundational knowledge about business succession, ensuring that attendees can grasp the procedures and complexities involved.

Details of the Seminars

First Seminar: Starting From Zero in Business Succession

• - Date: January 30, 2026 (Friday), 15:00 to 16:30
• - Location: Nagoya Innovator's Garage, 4F, Nadya Park, Nakaku, Nagoya
• - Participation: In-person (30 participants) and Online (50 participants)
• - Cost: Free

This session will offer a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of business succession. Attendees will also hear from a guest speaker who has successfully transferred their business to a third party in Nagoya, showcasing real-world experiences through a talk session.

Second Seminar: Learning from Business Succession Examples

• - Date: February 6, 2026 (Friday), 15:00 to 16:30
• - Location: Same as above
• - Participation: Same as above
• - Cost: Free

For the second seminar, the focus will shift to case studies involving succession within families and among employees. This is a significant opportunity to learn about various succession methods through firsthand accounts of those who’ve undertaken these steps.

Recommended for Entrepreneurs Who:

• - Want to understand business succession better
• - Are seeking a successor
• - Operate a business and wish to secure its future
• - Want to prepare for future transitions

Featured Speakers

• - Shoichi Imanishi: Head of the Aichi Prefectural Business Succession and Inheritance Support Center. With extensive experience as a business consultant and labor management expert, he will share insights regarding succession planning.
• - Yumiko Katagiri: Owner of Akane Pencil Company, which has successfully transitioned its business through the guidance of the Aichi support center.

For the second seminar, audience members can expect to hear from:

• - Tetsuo Kubo: CEO of Advisory Co., known for his comprehensive support in business successions. He has a wealth of experience, having assisted over 200 businesses.
• - Toshiaki Yoshida: Former CEO of Grit Co., who has successfully established a robust business model and transitioned his company to employee ownership.

Register for the Seminars

To attend these valuable sessions, register via the following links:

• - In-person: Register Here
• - Online: Register Here

About BATONZ

BATONZ aims to create a society where M&A can be conducted easily and freely. As the leading platform in the industry, it integrates expert support and digital innovation, holding the highest market share in user engagement and transaction success.

To learn more about BATONZ and its initiatives, visit: BATONZ Website.

Together, let’s pave the way for smoother transitions in business ownership!