

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Buying a Business
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am – Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Thinking about buying a business? Start here.About this EventJoin Maria Gafiuk (Entrepreneur Strategist at ATB Financial) and Jonathan Lacasse (Lacasse Advisory Services) and the City of Spruce Grove for an exclusive deep dive into the mechanics of a successful acquisition.This session bridges the gap between finding a "hidden gem" and understanding what it’s actually worth. Jonathan Lacasse brings specialized expertise in business valuations, ensuring you don’t just find a business, but you buy it at the right price.What You Will LearnOverview of the Buying Process: The A-to-Z of what you need to know.Defining Your Vision: Aligning your skills, goals, and lifestyle with the right acquisition targets.Finding “Hidden Gems”: How to source off-market opportunities before they hit public listings.Mastering Business Valuation: Jonathan Lacasse breaks down how businesses are valued so you can separate a great business from an expensive one.Value vs. Price: Understanding why what a business is “worth” and what a seller is “asking” are often two very different numbers.Personal vs. Commercial Goodwill: Identifying what value transfers with the business and what walks out the door when the owner leaves.The Art of Recasting Financials: Normalizing owner compensation and discretionary expenses to reveal true earning power (SDE/normalized EBITDA).Asset vs. Share Sales: Understanding how deal structure changes what you own at closing and when it’s worth bringing in tax and legal experts to confirm the implications.Due Diligence Deep Dive: Learning what red flags can look like early and when it’s worth engaging the right experts to investigate before moving forward.Strategic Financing: Leveraging seller notes, FI loans, and creative capital partners to get deals done.Who Should Attend?Business Startups: Those thinking of starting a business or acquiring an established business.Aspiring Owners: Professionals looking to transition into ownership with reduced risk.Strategic Buyers: Existing owners wanting to grow through market share acquisition.Savvy Investors: Those looking to identify and capitalize on undervalued assets.“Don’t rely on luck. Learn the precise math behind valuations and the strategic steps to finance the deal. This workshop is designed to turn ambitious individuals into confident, informed buyers.”Note: A light lunch will be provided. Space is limited.Agenda?: 11:30 AMRegistration &amp; Networking?: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PMProgram &amp; Presentation?: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PMQ&amp;A?: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMNetworking
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/spruce-grove/buying-a-business/100001982549420686
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Spruce Grove
- **state**: AB
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Border Paving Athletic Centre
- **lat**: 53.5487078
- **long**: -113.9375054
- **full address**: Border Paving Athletic Centre, 9 Tri Leisure Way, Spruce Grove, Canada

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- **organizer**: ATB Entrepreneur Events (https://allevents.in/org/atb-entrepreneur-events/20131254)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Border Paving Athletic Centre, 9 Tri Leisure Way, Spruce Grove, Canada
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** ATB Entrepreneur Events
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, workshops, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Buying a Business ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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