Helping entrepreneurs exit on their terms
Over the last 15 years, Chinook Business Advisory Ltd., a Victoria-based M&A advisory firm, has guided nearly 400 business owners across Western Canada to successful exits. As they look ahead to supporting their next 400 clients, they see an opportunity to help entrepreneurs be more prepared and realize their full potential when it comes to maximizing their business’s value and navigating a smooth sale.
Chinook—with its team of experienced brokers, a dynamic marketing group, and skilled administrative staff—is excited to announce its collaboration with local management consulting and executive coaching firm Wirk Consulting. Chinook excels in orchestrating sales across British Columbia and Alberta, delivering accurate valuations, targeted buyer outreach, and expert deal-closing. Wirk Consulting, led by Ashka Wirk, focuses on strategy and operational planning to enhance saleability or ensure post-sale success. Together, they offer a comprehensive approach to business transitions.
For owners ready to sell, Chinook’s intermediaries craft compelling sale materials and manage negotiations. For businesses needing preparation, Wirk—using their tested SuccessReady approach—helps the business owner and team get the business ready for a stronger transition, focusing on people, productivity, partnership, and legacy. When ready, Chinook steps in, offering a success-fee model with no upfront fee for owners.
Beyond the sale, buyers benefit from complimentary executive coaching from Wirk Consulting, funded by Chinook, to jumpstart their ownership journey. Chinook’s marketing team co-hosted webinars and workshops through the fall and winter, educating ownership through insightful content, educating owners from Victoria to Calgary on strategic exit readiness.
“Too many owners miss their ideal exit due to unreadiness,” says Keith MacKenzie, Chinook’s Managing Partner. “With Wirk, we leverage our coast-to-coast networks and regional expertise to change that.”
“We know that owners start their business with passion, purpose, and planning. When they choose to transition or how they approach their exit, the outcome is stronger,” says Ashka Wirk, Wirk Consulting’s Principal. “The same is true for new owners who acquire an existing business—taking the time to articulate a strategy pays dividends.”
Whether you’re a retailer in Nanaimo or a manufacturer in Edmonton, Chinook’s experienced deal-making team, in conjunction with Wirk’s strategic expertise, delivers a clear path to a stronger sale. This partnership ensures your business not only sells but thrives in its next chapter.
Chinook and Wirk: a powerful partnership dedicated to helping entrepreneurs achieve their life goals.
Not sure whether you should work with Chinook or Wirk? Complete our free 5-minute Business Saleability Assessment.
