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How to Buy a Business

Sep 15 12:00 pm — 2:00 pm
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How to Buy a Business: Seven key skills and insights

Learn the nitty gritty of buying a business from BizBuySell and regional business transition expert Mike Balstad. Space is limited so please sign up early. Workshop is free!

In partnership with BizBuySell www.bizbuysell.com

Learn the following & more: 

  1. How to evaluate the potential value of a business before you offer to buy it
  2. What you are actually buying when you buy a business 
  3. How to find businesses for sale 
  4. How to determine how much money you can make
  5. Why financing is key when buying a business 
  6. How to negotiate an offer friendly to both buyer and seller 
  7. The importance of due diligence / research

Presenter:  Mike Balstad

Specialty:  Strategic/Succession Planning

Mike delivers our “Ins and Outs of Buying a Business” and “Ins and Outs of Selling a Business” workshops; as well as consulting on the topics of succession/exit planning..  He has nearly 2 decades of financial industry experience; in roles that have included working with individual and business owner clients toward defining and realizing their long term objectives as well as strategic planning and performance management for a large pension system. 

The information provided in this webinar and any supplementary materials provided to registrants are intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional financial or legal advice. No registrant should act or fail to act on the basis of any material contained in this webinar without obtaining proper financial, legal or other professional advice specific to their situation. The Northern CaliforniaSmall Business Development Center, and its host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the information presented in this webinar. By registering for this webinar you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understood, accept and agree to the above disclaimer and that under no circumstances shall the Northern California Small Business Development Center or it’s host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, be held liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any kind or nature arising out of or in any way related to the information provided in this webinar and/or the registrant’s use of or reliance on said information.

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