Two workshops – One morning

• Buy or Sell a Business at the Right Price
• Is a Franchise Right for You?

Presented by SCORE & Cornerstone WBC

Buy an existing business or sell one you’ve built – either way you’re faced with a number of value questions.  One of those questions might be “franchise or not”.  Get solid guidance on these propositions in one morning; brought to you by SCORE of Michigan’s Great Southwest and The Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance.

 

8:30 to 10:30 a.m. – Valuing a Business
Get a list of solid steps to value a business whether you are thinking of selling or buying.  It’s the way to make an informed decision and get to financial success.

Doug Osthimer, Certified Valuation Analyst and Partner, Kruggle Lawton CPAs, will present ways to determine a business' value, including:

What is a clear business valuation? 

How knowing the value of a business helps you negotiate

Valuation from the view of the buyer and the seller

Business valuation data requests

Value determination to a number you can count on

Mergers and acquisitions – keys to the selling process

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Is a Franchise Right for You?

Buy an established business or connect with the support and experience of a franchised organization?  There are pros and cons to consider including legal considerations.  Learn which of these is most important to you and of the wide range of franchise opportunities available.  Plus hear the real world experience of a local franchisee.

Brigitte Betser, Associate, FranNet will speak from years of franchising experiences in franchise executive management, sales, training, and support.  FranNet offers free consulting if you are considering a franchise opportunity.

Tom Cellantani, Entrepreneur & Owner of two local Dairy Queens, will discuss his experience and answer your specific questions on what it's like to own and operate a franchise business.

Why be a small business owner?

Franchising 101: Definitions

How does Franchising fit into small business ownership?

Franchising Myths/Facts

FIT – Most important part of a being successful

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