Business Breakfast Roundtable | Strategies for Selling/Buying a Business

180 E Water Street,Kalamazoo MI 49007

21 February, 2023

Description

For many business owners, owning a business is both a challenging and fulfilling journey. One of the most critical points along that journey is preparing to sell or transfer that business to its next owner(s) to maximize your investment and leave that legacy once you’re ready for your next venture. Today, there are more strategies than ever you'll want to consider before selling your company. But, what if you are in the market to buy a business? What strategies should you employ to ensure you find the right opportunity, the right funding, and the right partners? Whether you are a long-time business owner looking to sell, a prospective or current owner looking to buy, or just gathering information to be prepared down the road, this Business Breakfast Roundtable will provide you with valuable insights. During this in-person event, we will hear from a slate of presenters on a host of topics including those listed below. Afterward, you're invited to participate in facilitated table discussions with other business owners, buyers, and resources to dig deeper, create connections, and discover the real keys to success. Topics include: Buying a Job vs. Buying a BusinessLegal Considerations for Buyers and SellersBuilding and Assessing a Business’s Market Value Employee Stock Option PlansWhen to Consider a Co-op ModelSeller and Lender Financing, SBA, and USDAHow to Find Qualified BuyersProgram Schedule: 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast and networking8:00 a.m. | Program begins9:55 a.m. | Roundtable discussions begin10:30 a.m. | Event wrap-upRegistration is open now. Space is limited so RSVP today! Chamber Members - $15Buy Local Members - $25Non-Members - $30Keep an eye out in the coming weeks for the announcement of our slate of presenters. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, February 21! Special thanks to Advancing Lives, LLC | Jacque Jennings-Carter and Azimuth Centers of Excellence | Amy S. Courter for partnering with us to host this event.