The buying and selling of a small business are among the most important, and most over-looked, topics an entrepreneur will face. Buying an existing company at a good price is one of the best ways to obtain small business ownership. And today, post-recession, and with many baby boomers eager to retire, increasing number of business owners are looking to sell. However, it’s been estimated that only 5% of attempted business sale transactions are successful. Furthermore, the smaller businesses that we are targeting for this program are the ones least likely to have the resources and wherewithal to successfully complete these lengthy and difficult transactions. This half-day event offers a “Buyer’s Track” and a “Seller’s Track” and concludes with a single Panel Discussion where participants can ask additional questions of presenters. There will be sufficient time for networking and there will also be information tables from the sponsors and presenters.

Breakfast served at 8:00 Program starts at 8:30

Sellers’ Track – 8:30 – 11:00
• Business Valuation
• Preparing for Sale

Buyers’ Track – 8:30 – 11:00
• Due Diligence
• Financing the Purchase

Panel Discussion 11:00 - 12:00

Co-Sponsor(s): Michigan Certified Development Corporation, Rehmann, Rua Associates, Old National Bank

The event will be held in the Morris Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College, in rooms 101, 103, and 123.

For a map of the college, please follow this link - http://www.wccnet.edu/about-us/visiting/ The building is labeled "ML" on the map. The best parking will be in lots 1 and 2.

For a map of the building, please follow this link - http://www.wccnet.edu/about-us/room-locator/room/ML1/

Fee: $ 50.00 due with online registration http://bit.ly/2BQGmRS