0319-003 MCN You Want to Buy a Business? What You Need to Know

You Want to Buy a Business? What You Need to Know

DATE
Tuesday, June 18th
COST
$ 69.00
FORMAT
In Person
TOPIC
24

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Starting a business from scratch is not the only path to entrepreneurship.

Learn everything you need to know about buying a small business. Business acquisition is an increasingly popular, viable, and sought-after way to become your own boss, or to quickly grow the business you already own.

The 3-hour class will include:

  • Instruction by UGA Small Business Development Center experts
  • Presentation by bankers experienced in financing business acquisitions
  • A facilitated panel discussion of entrepreneurs who recently successfully acquired Middle Georgia businesses
  • Q&A opportunities with all the above
Starts in 2 months!

LEARN HOW TO:

  • consider buying vs. starting a business
  • locate a business to acquire with tips, processes, and resources
  • determine what financial approach works best for you
  • find resources to help in negotiating the purchase
  • finance the acquisition

PROGRAM DETAILS

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Cost: $69.00
UGA SBDC in Macon
4875 Riverside Dr.
Macon, GA
00000

PROGRAM PARTNERS

 

 

 

PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

Peter Williams

Peter Williams is a senior business consultant at the UGA SBDC in Macon. With his assistance, Peter's clients have successfully obtained over $100 million in capital from banks and investors. He has presented educational workshops to state and national audiences on small business acquisitions, and on LinkedIn strategy. 

Peter's prior experience includes owning a highly successful merger and acquisition advisory firm, serving as CFO of a venture capital-backed start-up, and as a principal of a private equity investment firm. He holds an MBA from Emory University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Hosting Center: UGA Small Business Development Center in Macon
A Public Service and Outreach unity of the University of Georgia, funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Trudy Lawrence at [email protected] or 478-757-3609