Steps to Purchasing a Business
Date and time
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Location
Online
Organizer
Samantha Carr
Host organization
Center for Women and Enterprise
Type of event
Resource Partner event
Event description
Are you a woman entrepreneur ready to take the leap into business ownership — but not sure where to start? Whether you’re leaving a 9-to-5, expanding your portfolio, or dreaming of running your own company, buying an existing business can be a smart and empowering path.
In this interactive, hands-on workshop, we’ll walk through the exact steps to purchasing a business — from identifying the right opportunity to making your first offer. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap and real-world tools you can begin using immediately.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to find and evaluate businesses for sale
- What questions to ask sellers — and red flags to watch for
- How to value a business and understand financials (no MBA required!)
- Funding options and how to position yourself to lenders
- What to expect in the due diligence and closing process
- Tangible next steps to take within 7 days of the workshop
Who It’s For:
This webinar is designed for women at any stage of the buying journey — whether you're just curious or already browsing listings. No previous experience required — just bring your ideas, your questions, and your determination.