Starting a business from scratch isn’t the only path to entrepreneurship – a rapidly growing trend is entrepreneurship through acquisition. It’s also an alternative way to grow an existing business. Whether you are interested in becoming a small business owner or are an existing business owner looking to grow through acquisition, this program is for you!

This program will demonstrate that buying a business may be the best strategy for success. Buying a business can be far less risky, less expensive and easier to finance than starting one.

COST: $49.00
HOURS: 3

Acquisition professionals and entrepreneurs who have successfully acquired a company will discuss:

• Acquisition Timeline
• Search Process
• Assessing and Valuing Targets
• Dealing with Sellers
• Working with Attorneys
• Financing the Deal
• Due Diligence
• Post-Acquisition Issues
• What to Expect in the First 100 Days

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.