Buying Your First Business (Even If You’ve Never Run One Before)

Thinking about owning a business — but overwhelmed by the idea of starting from scratch?

Buying an existing business could be a faster, less risky path to ownership — if you know what to look for.

Join us for a free in-person masterclass hosted by the Queens Economic Development Corporation (QEDC) in partnership with Michael Steinberg, CEO of Hedgestone Business Advisors and one of the country’s top small business dealmakers.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• How to find the right business for your goals
• What makes a price fair — and what red flags to watch for
• How SBA loans, seller financing, and other funding options work
• How to conduct due diligence the smart way
• What happens after you buy — from employee transitions to operations

This workshop is ideal for:

• Professionals exploring entrepreneurship
• Aspiring storefront owners (laundromats, pizzerias, car washes, etc.)
• Skilled workers ready to run what they’ve helped manage
• Anyone who wants a proven path to business ownership

About the speaker:

Michael Steinberg is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and the founder of Hedgestone Business Advisors, where he has made a significant impact in the world of small business acquisitions. With a remarkable track record in business sale transactions, Steinberg has emerged as a leading figure in the industry, having closed over $2 billion worth of deals in the past five years.

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