0695-001 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 17th
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
• Presentation by bankers experienced in financing business acquisitions
• A panel discussion by entrepreneurs who recently acquired businesses
• Q&A opportunities with all the above

Starts in 1 month!

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

PROGRAM DETAILS

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

PROGRAM PARTNERS

We would like to thank Cadence Bank for their generous support of this program: 

 

 

PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

Peter Williams

Peter Williams is a senior business consultant at the UGA SBDC in Macon. With his assistance, Peter's clients have successfully obtained over $100 million in capital from banks and investors. He has presented educational workshops to state and national audiences on small business acquisitions, and on LinkedIn strategy. 

Peter's prior experience includes owning a highly successful merger and acquisition advisory firm, serving as CFO of a venture capital-backed start-up, and as a principal of a private equity investment firm. He holds an MBA from Emory University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Darrell Byrd

Darrell Byrd is Vice-President  SBA Division  Cadence Bank.  He is a lifelong resident of the Augusta area. He has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, with over 20 years focused on business banking. Darrell takes excellent care of his clients, helping them achieve their goals of owning and growing their own businesses. They appreciate his personal touch, positivity, and perseverance.  

In addition to helping his small business neighbors, Darrell recognizes the importance of giving back to his community. He has served on several local boards including the Columbia County Civil Service Commission, Exchange Club of Columbia County, and Leadership Columbia County. He has been an active volunteer with the Children’s Hospital of Georgia, the Augusta Training Shop, and the Augusta Sports Council."   Currently Darrell serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer in the Augusta Judicial Circuit. 

Hosting Center: UGA Small Business Development Center in Macon
A Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia, funded 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. Contact Trudy Lawrence at [email protected] or 478-757-3609