0319 - You Want to Buy a Business? What You Need to Know
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UGA SBDC Training
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Course Description
Have you considered becoming a business owner by acquiring an existing business? Or do you own a business and looking to expand by acquisition? This program is for you! 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
Course Outline
- Introductions
- Why Buy a Business?
- Locating a Business to Acquire
- Is It a Good Deal?
- What Are the Key Terms?
- What Am I Missing?
- What Help Do I Need?
- How Do I Finance the Deal? Are SBA loans available for acquisitions?
- Panel discussion with successful business acquirers
Learner Outcomes
- The important considerations for buying vs. starting a business
- Techniques, processes and resources to help locate a business to acquire
- A financial approach that helps determine if it’s a good deal for you
- Resources to help in negotiating the purchase
- Basic principles and requirements for financing the acquisition
Notes
A Public Service and Outreach Unit of the University of Georgia. Funded in part 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.Loading...
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