SCORE Kalamazoo/Southwest Michigan and The Women's Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance are hosting a two-part workshop on the topics of business valuation and franchising.
8:30-10:30 a.m. - Buy or Sell a Business at the Right Price
Kruggel Lawton partner and certified valuation analyst Doug Osthimer will discuss the key points of determining value for the sale or purchase of a business.
Topics covered will include:
- What is a business valuation and why should you know the value of your business
- Valuation in the context of succession planning
- Business valuation/data request
- Determination of value
- Mergers and acquisitions – the selling process
11:00 a.m. - 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. Topics will include:
- 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
Attend one session for $20 or both for $30. For more information and to register, please visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=8hcwescab&oeidk=a07eb8uvprecca9f521&oseq.
