SBAC to Host Webinar on Business Acquisition for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

The Small Business Action Committee (SBAC) will host a free, in-depth webinar, “The Business Acquisition: How to Find, Structure, and Close the Right Deal Without Costly Mistakes,” on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

This session is designed for entrepreneurs and business owners considering growth through acquiring another business, merging with a peer, or planning a strategic exit. Acquisition can provide immediate access to established revenue, customers, staff, and operational infrastructure. Without careful planning, it can also involve significant legal, financial, and operational risks.

Attendees will gain a step-by-step framework for navigating business acquisitions, mergers, and sales, including:

• Understanding the three paths to growth: acquire, merge, or sell
• Identifying suitable acquisition targets, including off-market opportunities
• Evaluating businesses with key metrics like cash flow, customer concentration, and operational systems
• Structuring deals using tools such as seller financing, SBA loans, and earnouts
• Legal considerations including asset vs. stock purchases, due diligence, contracts, and non-competes
• Preparing a business for sale and understanding the journey from engagement to closing
• Insights on closing and managing the first 90 days as a new owner

This webinar features three seasoned professionals who bring both transactional and legal expertise:

• Jessica Gaul — M&A Advisor & Business Broker, specializing in valuations, deal structuring, and full lifecycle management of business transactions
• Evonne Xu — Corporate Attorney and Partner at Taft, with expertise in mergers & acquisitions, cross-border deals, and deal-focused legal structuring

Participants will leave with practical, actionable insights to confidently evaluate opportunities, structure deals, and avoid costly mistakes.

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Register: https://www.apacc.net/sbacweb