Welcome to Business Acquisition Fundamentals

The first course in the Business Buyer Path. Learn how small and lower-middle-market businesses change hands, who the players are, and how each stage of the process creates or destroys value for the buyer.

What you will be able to do

• Map the acquisition lifecycle
• Understand brokers, sellers, lenders and advisors
• Compare asset and stock purchases
• Build an acquisition timeline and budget

The full acquisition lifecycle: thesis, search, valuation, diligence, financing and close.