0215 - Finding a Business to Buy

Course Description

Buying an existing business starts with the search – likely the most difficult and time-consuming part of the acquisition process. This webinar will provide entrepreneurs a process to identify target companies and filter through the opportunities. A panel of expert business brokers will discuss their process and how they assist entrepreneurs in the search process. If you are considering buying a business, this webinar is a great opportunity to learn business brokers and understand how they work and how they help entrepreneurs find a business to buy.

Course Outline

Course Outline

 Agenda:

1. Online search
2. Search through local business brokers
3. Search through local franchise business brokers
4. Identifying target companies
5. Filtering opportunities
6. Panel discussion and Q and A

Learner Outcomes

Attendees will gain an understanding of:

• methods for searching for business
• the process of working with a business broker
• identifying target businesses
• filtering opportunities

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.