What You Need to Know About Buying and Selling a Business
04/29/2025 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM CT
Admission
- Free - In Person at CCHE
- Free - Online Over Zoom
Description
What You Need to Know About Buying and Selling a Business
April 29 | 6-8pm | At CCHE & Zoom
If you're considering selling your business in the future or thinking about buying one, this event is for you. Led by experienced business brokers and a knowledgeable CPA, we’ll cover the crucial first steps to take, whether you’re looking to position your business for a successful sale or evaluating potential businesses to buy. Learn what you should be doing now to prepare, what factors to consider early in the process, and how to set yourself up for success. This session will provide practical insights and expert advice to guide you through both sides of the transaction.
Nels Larsen is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has over 25 years of broad experience and knowledge that he puts to work for his clients. He held several positions at large public accounting firms, and was a financial analyst at a venture capital firm. Nels has a degree in Economics. Taking this broad experience, Nels founded Guidance Accounting LLC. His practice focuses on small businesses and their owners, providing tax planning and preparation, and bookkeeping with QuickBooks. Nels and his wife Jennifer Victor-Larsen split time between Saint Paul and Grand Marais, MN. They spend time planting trees, and enjoy sunrises and sunsets.
Presenters & Partners: James Hammer, Calhoun Companies, Steve Bragg, Calhoun Companies, and Nels Larsen
If you're considering selling your business in the future or thinking about buying one, this event is for you. Led by experienced business brokers and a knowledgeable CPA, we’ll cover the crucial first steps to take, whether you’re looking to position your business for a successful sale or evaluating potential businesses to buy. Learn what you should be doing now to prepare, what factors to consider early in the process, and how to set yourself up for success. This session will provide practical insights and expert advice to guide you through both sides of the transaction.
Presenters:
James Hammer brings 13 years of experience as an entrepreneur and small business owner, owning and co-owning multiple companies in Minnesota. James and his wife Stacey moved to Grand Marais in 2020 with their two dogs, where they enjoy all things North and outdoors. Growing up James learned quite a lot about business from his uncles who were successful in various businesses throughout the Midwest. He has a solid understanding of the full spectrum of what business owners will experience and has a passion to help people achieve their dream of selling, buying, or starting a new business. He is direct and motivated in his work, and enjoys working with sellers and buyers every step of the way.
James Hammer brings 13 years of experience as an entrepreneur and small business owner, owning and co-owning multiple companies in Minnesota. James and his wife Stacey moved to Grand Marais in 2020 with their two dogs, where they enjoy all things North and outdoors. Growing up James learned quite a lot about business from his uncles who were successful in various businesses throughout the Midwest. He has a solid understanding of the full spectrum of what business owners will experience and has a passion to help people achieve their dream of selling, buying, or starting a new business. He is direct and motivated in his work, and enjoys working with sellers and buyers every step of the way.
Steve Bragg has over 30 years of experience in business ownership and business brokerage. Operating the Arrowhead Office, Steve provides confidential, comprehensive services to northern Minnesota and western Wisconsin from Ashland to Lake of the Woods. Since June 2000 he has maintained the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation from the International Business Brokers Association and is regarded as an "Industry Expert" for the restaurant/bar industry by the Business Brokerage Press. Steve is an aggressive marketer working with a large network of prospects, often selling "lifestyle" businesses to out of state buyers.