0712-002 ATH So, You Want to Sell Your Business?

So, You Want to Sell Your Business?

DATE
Wednesday, August 5th
COST
$ 39.00
FORMAT
In Person
TOPIC
Managing a Business

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

According to recent polling, 6 in 10 business owners say they intend to sell their businesses in the next 10 years.
Most have given a lot of thought to someday making money when they sell, but have not invested time and resources preparing their company to be sold. This course will walk through some of the critical steps of a business sale; from making the decision to sell, preparing the business for sale, and going through the ultimate sale process.
Starts in 3 months!

LEARN HOW TO:

  • Evaluate when and why to sell.
  • Take steps to take to make the business ready to be sold.
  • Value a business for sale.
  • Understand the way deals are likely to be structured.
  • Get a deal closed.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cost: $39.00
UGA Innovation Hub
210 Spring Street
Athens, GA
30602

PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

Doug Huemme Headshot

Doug Huemme

Doug Huemme is a lifelong entrepreneur who started his first company in college. He has been involved in numerous startups both domestically and internationally, including launching Asia Pacific operations for a Fortune 500 business unit. He also served as vice president of marketing for a wireless networking startup that raised over $34 million in venture capital. Prior to joining the SBDC in 2024, Doug spent 17+ years as a business owner, growing a services company that was later acquired by a global industry leader. He brings deep expertise in small business and service industries.

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 Athens
Contact Carla Turner at [email protected] or call 706-542-7436