From startup to sale: UGA SBDC supports franchisee’s full-circle success
November 17, 2025
Planning should begin years in advance. Having a defined strategy can help you build a more valuable company, have stronger personal financial plans and ensure it aligns with your personal goals. This workshop is designed to give business owners a knowledge base, vocabulary and an understanding of the process to create a thorough exit strategy. Whether you plan to transfer ownership to family members, sell your business or close your business, this workshop is designed to build a foundation of understanding for the eventual transfer of a business owners’ biggest asset – their privately held business. Key concepts include: business valuation, determining the right exit strategy, 3 things you can do to add value to your business to get ready for a sale, and getting your business ready for transition after a sale.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
This is a Zoom webinar. Upon registration, you will receive your Zoom link via email.
Daniel McCoy, a Senior Business Consultant at the UGA Small Business Development Center, Kennesaw State University, leverages over two decades of banking expertise, specializing in Commercial/SBA lending and financial advisory. With a solid foundation built over 10+ years in upper management in retail, Daniel seamlessly blends strategic acumen with operational finesse. His proficiency extends to human resources, grant research and government contracting, Daniel holds a BA degree from Covenant College and an MBA in Accounting from Benedictine University and is a SHRM Certified Professional and member in the National Society of Leadership and Success.
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.
The UGA SBDC is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
All SBDC services are provided in a nondiscriminatory way to all legal residents and citizens in the United States. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
The UGA SBDC is an accredited member of America’s SBDC.
The University of Georgia
Small Business Development Center
382 East Broad Street
Athens, GA 30602-5412
P: (706) 542-2762