*WEBINAR WEDNESDAY: What to Know Before Buying or Selling a Business
September 17, 2025, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
On this week’s free webinar, host and SBDC director, Kelly Bearden will be joined by Michael Balstad, certified exit planning advisor and founder of Bizleavable LLC, a firm that specializes in exit strategies for small business owners.
Balstad will discuss specific steps involved in buying or selling a business, how to evaluate the potential value of a business before offering to purchase, how to prepare and market a business for sale, and more.
Bearden will begin the webinar with a look at key business-related updates and available capital resources.
Questions from attendees will be taken.
This marks the 359th episode of the “Webinar Wednesday” business series that provides news and information helpful to employers and business owners.
The CSU Bakersfield SBDC provides free one-on-one help to small business owners. New and existing businesses can go to https://csubsbdc.com/ for more information or to sign up to meet with a business advisor at no cost.