The Business Acquisition: How to Find, Structure, and Close the Right Deal Without the Costly Mistakes

FREE Live Webinar | 60 Minutes | Live Q&A Included

Are you ready to grow faster than organic growth allows?

The smartest entrepreneurs aren't always building from scratch; they're acquiring. Buying an existing business means stepping into ready-made customers, established revenue, and proven infrastructure from day one.

But done wrong, an acquisition can be your most expensive lesson yet.

That's why we're bringing together a seasoned business broker and an experienced business attorney for a no-fluff, end-to-end walkthrough of the acquisition process from your very first search to the day you close.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Why Acquisition Makes Strategic Sense: Understand what you're really buying when you acquire a business: customers, cash flow, systems, or brand, and why acquisition often beats building from the ground up.
How to Find the Right Business: Where to source targets, how to evaluate fit, and the foundational steps (including NDAs) that protect you before serious conversations begin.
Valuation & Deal Structure: Asset purchase or merger of equals? Bank financing or seller carry-back? We'll break down every structure and the legal and financial implications of each.
Due Diligence: What You Can't Afford to Skip: Licensing, liabilities, contracts, and the red flags that kill deals or should. Learn what to look for and how to look for it.
The Contract: Key Provisions That Protect You: Reps and warranties, non-compete clauses, entity selection, and tax considerations. Know exactly what belongs in your deal before you sign anything.
Closing & Timeline: A realistic look at how long acquisitions actually take, plus key legal takeaways and your questions answered live.

THIS WEBINAR IS FOR YOU IF:

You're considering acquiring a business and don't know where to start
You're actively searching and want to avoid costly legal or financial missteps
You're under LOI and need to understand what comes next
You're an advisor or professional looking to sharpen your acquisition knowledge

SPEAKERS

Jessica Gaul, Business Broker, Total Transition

Jessica has guided buyers and sellers through countless small and mid-market transactions. She brings real-world, broker-side insight into every stage of the acquisition process from identifying the right target to navigating the final close.

Evonne Xu, Business Attorney, Partner at Taft Law

Evonne is a business attorney with deep experience in M&A, contracts, and corporate structure. She helps clients understand the legal landscape of acquisitions so they can move confidently from the first handshake to the final signature.

Reserve your free spot today.

Date and Time

Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

Location

Webinar

Fees/Admission

Complimentary

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PO Box 54, Clawson, MI 48017 – (248) 430-5855 – events@apacc.net