Buying a Business 101 – Key Steps to Evaluate, Negotiate & Finalize Your Purchase

Date & Time: October 07, 2025, 1:00 pm EDT
Cost: $15.00
Duration: 90 Minutes

Learn how to evaluate financials, work with brokers, handle negotiations, and understand the agreements involved so you can approach your purchase with confidence.
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About the Webinar

Buying an existing business can be one of the fastest ways to step into entrepreneurship—but the process can be complex. From evaluating opportunities to negotiating agreements, knowing what to look for (and what to avoid) is key to making a smart investment.

In this webinar, our expert will walk you through the essential steps of buying a business. You’ll learn how to evaluate financials, work with brokers, handle negotiations, and understand the agreements involved so you can approach your purchase with confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to identify and evaluate a sustainable business opportunity
  • What financial reporting sellers are required to provide
  • Pros and cons of using a business broker vs. private purchase
  • Key strategies for negotiating the purchase process
  • What due diligence buyers are allowed to conduct
  • How buyer and seller note agreements work
  • What to know before signing a final sale agreement

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Steve Wolfson

Certified Mentor, SCORE Bucks County

Steve Wolfson is an accomplished business leader with a proven track record in wholesale distribution, retail management, and business growth. He launched a new wholesale distribution division for a billion-dollar manufacturer, building thirteen warehouse locations in the construction industry and growing operations from $0 to $50 million in just five years. As General Manager, he oversaw sales, marketing, purchasing, training, warehousing, and the development of new operational procedures that fueled the company’s rapid expansion.