0695-002 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 9th
COST
$ 69.00
FORMAT
In Person
TOPIC
Starting a Business

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

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!

The 3-hour class will include:
• Instruction by SBDC experts
• Presentations by bankers and attorneys experienced in business acquisitions
• A panel discussion by entrepreneurs who recently acquired businesses
• Q&A opportunities with all the above

Starts in 2 months!

LEARN HOW TO:

  • Decide whether to buy - considerations for buying vs. starting a business
  • Locate a business to purchase
  • Determine what makes it a good deal
  • Negotiate the purchase (what is it worth?)
  • Finance your deal and avoid legal pitfalls

PROGRAM DETAILS

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

Peter Williams Headshot

Peter Williams

Peter Williams is a Senior Business Consultant, serving small businesses in Middle Georgia.  With his assistance, Peter's clients have started over 200 new businesses and obtained over $125 million in capital from banks and investors. Peter has presented educational workshops to audiences throughout Georgia and beyond, including six times at America’s SBDC’s national conferences, on topics including LinkedIn strategy, small business acquisitions, and many others. Prior to joining the SBDC in 2013, Peter operated a highly successful merger and acquisition advisory firm he founded and previously served as a principal of a private equity investment firm.

This program is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, you certify that you are legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations.

All programs 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.

Hosting Center: UGA Small Business Development Center in Macon
Contact Trudy Lawrence at [email protected] or 478-757-3609