Starting a business from scratch isn’t the only path to entrepreneurship – a rapidly growing trend is entrepreneurship through acquisition. It’s also an alternative way to grow an existing business. Whether you are interested in becoming a small business owner or are an existing business owner looking to grow through acquisition, this program is for you!

UGA SBDC at Kennesaw State is hosting the Entrepreneurship through Acquisition program on Tuesday, April 25 at the KSU Center. Designed for those who want to start a business or grow an existing one, this program will demonstrate that buying a business is an exciting path to entrepreneurship and it can be far less risky and easier to finance than starting one.

Acquisition professionals and entrepreneurs who have successfully acquired a company will discuss:  

·         the search process

·         assessing and valuing targets

·         dealing with sellers

·         financing the deal

·         due diligence

·         post-acquisition issues

·         franchising: an alternative path to ETA

·         what to expect the first 100 days
 
Speakers include:

·         Brian McBroom, CEO, SE Ellis Enterprises    

·         Valerie Cansler, CEO, PVR Research

·         Brian Macaluso, CEO, Dr. Roof

·         Skip Plesnarski, CEO, 18I8 Fine Men’s Salon

·         Jon Daly, EVP - Director of SBA Banking, Renasant Bank

·         David Chambless, President, Abraxas Business Services

·         Jack McGinnis, Brooks McGinnis CPAs

·         Leslie Kuban, FranNet of Georgia

·         Joseph J. Gottlieb, Attorney, Stout Kaiser Matteson Peake & Hendrick

·         David Adams, Adams Capital

·         Russell Currey, President,  Boxwood Capital

·         Danny Smyth, President, Lanier Air Products.

·         Michael Hoffman, Hoffman Estate
 
Date: Tuesday, April 25

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Location: KSU Center, Room 400, 3333 Busbee Dr. NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Who should attend: Anyone interested in buying a business or existing business owners looking to grow their business

Cost: $99 per attendee includes breakfast, networking lunch and all materials (Limited Seating Available).

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: REGISTER BY APRIL 1 FOR JUST $70 – 30% OFF WITH PROMO CODE ETA30!  
Register at: http://www.georgiasbdc.org/eta.