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Employee Issues & Non-Competes When Buying a Business Webinar
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Join Barlow & Williams, team of M&A attorneys for an in-depth discussion on Employee Considerations When Buying a Business. We will cover key employment-related factors to assess before and after an acquisition, including legal obligations, compensation structures, and potential risks. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A, so come prepared with your questions—not just about employment considerations, but any aspect of the acquisition process. Register here: https://tinyurl.com ... see more
Join our 2nd Search Fund Community Event in Berlin [13.03.2025]
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Our first event in Munich was a huge success—engaging talks, insightful discussions, and an incredible crowd of searchers and investors! If you missed it, don’t worry—here’s your chance to join the next one!Topic: Closing a DealDate: 13.03.2025 | 19:00
Location: Unicorn Bakery, Saarbrücker Str. 36, 10405 BerlinWhat’s in it for you?
- Expert Panel – Insights from experienced searchers & investors
- Community Q&A – Get your burning questions answered
- Networking – ... see more
Launch Your Journey to Business Ownership
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STARTUP & SEARCH FOCUSED OPTION: In this session, Karen answers your questions about launching your entrepreneurial journey, including starting your own business and your search to become the owner of your own small to medium-sized business. Karen has been dubbed the Walking Search Fund Wiki, the EtA Encyclopedia, and (her favorite) Mrs. Searchfunder. As co-founder of Searchfunder and founder of Fetch Strategies, she draws on a decade of entrepreneurial knowledge to create a welcom ... see more
SMB Land South Austin Happy Hour Meetup
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Join us for a casual happy hour on Thursday, March 13th! This is a great chance to connect with others who are involved in owning/managing SMBs nearby, or looking to do so. Bring a recent lesson or story about setting strategic goals to share with someone you meet!SMB Land is a meetup where small-to-medium-sized business owners and operators come together to learn, share insights, exchange stories, and grow the SMB community. We’re especially focused on helping newer owners and those joining t ... see more
Stock Sale vs. Asset Sale – Choosing the Right Deal Structure
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Webinar Details:Topic: Stock Sale vs. Asset Sale – Choosing the Right Deal StructureRegister here:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4517407766870/WN_Tz4QnXP9QWmS54zNR_WC9gDate: March 14, 2025Time: 2:00 P.M. ESTWhen buying or selling a business, deal structure matters. Choosing between a Stock Sale and an Asset Sale can impact taxes, liabilities, and overall deal value. Join our expert-led webinar to learn how to structure deals effectively and maximize your returns.- What You’ll Learn ... see more
NYC Small Business Acquisitions Meetup – Sunday, March 16th
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Attention small business buyers, investors, and anyone interested in the world of small business acquisitions!We are hosting a meetup in New York City on sunday , March 16th at 2 PM to bring together acquisition entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners for an evening of networking and deal talk.These meetups have been a huge success, with strong turnouts and valuable connections being made among searchers, operators, and capital partners. Whether you're actively searching, already operating ... see more
Coffee & Connections Our WAEE (Women's Acquisition Entrepreneur Empowerment)
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✨ Ladies only ☕️ Every Monday at 12 PM CentralJoin fellow women in acquisition entrepreneurship for casual conversation and authentic connections.Whether you're considering launching a search, actively looking for your perfect business, or already thriving in the ETA ecosystem, pull up a virtual chair!This informal gathering welcomes all women in the space - from aspiring searchers to successful owners, intermediaries to sellers.Bring your coffee (or favorite beverage) and join us for genu ... see more
bETA Twin Cities - Application Deadline
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Application closes on March 17th for bETA Twin Cities - a free ETA accelerator for self-funded searchers in the midwest. This program is hosted by New Majority Capital Foundation and supported by the McKnight Foundation. Learn more - bit.ly/beta-twincities ... see more
Raleigh - Private Business Roundtable
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Private Business Owners / Operators / Investors - We are excited to share that the Private Business Roundtable will be expanding from Charlotte to Winston and Raleigh this month! Join us at the following:- Tuesday, March 18 - Raleigh PBR Coffee Social, 7am-9am- Tuesday, March 25 - Charlotte PBR Coffee Social, 7am-9am- Thursday, March 27 - Winston-Salem PBR Coffee Social, 7am-9am- Tuesday, April 22 - Charlotte PBR Panel Event, AI in Action: Revolutionizing Private Business; powering artificial in ... see more
DC ETA Happy Hour
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Live in the Mid-Atlantic and interested in search?Are your friends/family tired of you talking about the "Red Book", Think Like an Owner podcast, SMB twitter, EBITDA multiples, & more.In this happy hour, the Mid-Atlantic ETA Club has partnered with Georgetown ETA Club & The Brydon Group to host the latest gathering in the DMV.Join us for a Mid-Atlantic Happy Hour:Date / Time: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 in Washington, DCfrom 5:00pm - 7:00pm ESTLocation: The Graham (Georgetown)Address:1075 Th ... see more
Inside Look at SBA Loan Approval - Search Fund Coalition
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**Register here: https://lu.ma/sfcsba325**Inside Look at SBA Loan Approval – Beyond the Checklist Securing an SBA loan is often a maze, not a straight path. Few searchers get a smooth ride, and roadblocks are common. Yes, there are keys, but what's the real secret to a successful transaction?Join us on March 19th – for a straight-talking panel of experts as we talk about loan packaging, discuss how to proactively address potential hurdles, and explore strategies to build a strong lender rela ... see more
EtA Launch Hub Mentoring Workshop
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Please be aware that this Workshop is private and exclusively intended for our fellows and invited participants. However, we are sharing this information on this platform to serve as a reminder for our students.If you are interested in learning more about EtA Launch Hub or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. We are happy to provide additional details where appropriate.Thank you for your understanding and interest. ... see more
Baltimore ETA (bETA) / SMB Meetup
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Welcome to the Baltimore Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Meetup! This group is specifically tailored for anyone in the ETA space.➡️ Are you an entrepreneur interested in acquiring and running a profitable business?➡️ Are you a small or midsize business (SMB) owner looking to scale or sell?➡️ Do you have expertise on the legal or transaction side?➡️ Are you just starting your entrepreneurship journey and looking to learn from others?All are welcome. Join us to discuss a ... see more
Austin Acquire & Invest Club - Cosmic Saltillo
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Meet fellow operators, investors and searchers at the Austin Acquire & Invest Club! Austin's largest and most active SMB search community. This month we're at Cosmic Saltillo (1300 E. 4th Street East) starting at 5:30pm on Thursday, March 20th. Find our group by the giant hundred dollar bill.Learn more and RSVP: https://lu.ma/yjv4iyq5 ... see more
Coffee & Connections Our WAEE (Women's Acquisition Entrepreneur Empowerment)
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✨ Ladies only ☕️ Every Monday at 12 PM CentralJoin fellow women in acquisition entrepreneurship for casual conversation and authentic connections.Whether you're considering launching a search, actively looking for your perfect business, or already thriving in the ETA ecosystem, pull up a virtual chair!This informal gathering welcomes all women in the space - from aspiring searchers to successful owners, intermediaries to sellers.Bring your coffee (or favorite beverage) and join us for genu ... see more
Playback: Second Annual Trends Review (2024)
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This event landing page contains a playback of a session recorded on December 11, 2024. This playback is indexed and transcribed.Curious about post-acquisition success?Karen engages in a dynamic discussion with our panelists—Lisa Forrest, Vani Nadarajah, Leo Wang, Chandler Reed and Mitchell Harris—drawing from insights gathered at recent conferences.The conversation highlights critical themes, including the importance of people management, working capital and leadership ... see more
Houston ETA event (Acquiring Minds guest speaker)
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In 2023, ^Derek Croft left Bain consulting to do a self-funded search and bought LiceDoctors doing $1m EBITDA in 40+ states in the US. Listen to Derek talk about the challenges of acquiring, operating and scaling a nationwide businessListen to ^Will Smith interview Derek on Acquiring Minds here.https://acquiringminds.co/articles/derek-croft-licedoctors5pm start. Monday March 24, 2025Register: www.ETACircle.com. Event location to be emailed. Please contact Reid@ETACircle.com if you do not r ... see more
Charlotte - Private Business Roundtable
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Private Business Owners / Operators / Investors -We are excited to share that the Private Business Roundtable will be expanding from Charlotte to Winston and Raleigh this month!Join us at the following:- Tuesday, March 18 - Raleigh PBR Coffee Social, 7am-9am- Tuesday, March 25 - Charlotte PBR Coffee Social, 7am-9am- Thursday, March 27 - Winston-Salem PBR Coffee Social, 7am-9am- Tuesday, April 22 - Charlotte PBR Panel Event, AI in Action: Revolutionizing Private Business; powering artificial inte ... see more
Charlottesville ETA Meetup
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Attention small business buyers, investors, and anyone else interested in small business acquisitions: I am hosting a meetup in Charlottesville, VA on Mar. 25We have had really good turnout for these events, with lots of connections being made between fellow acquisition entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners. ... see more
The Dealmakers Network Atlanta Happy Hour
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Who: Business owners, search funds, searchers, private equity investors, real estate investors, and anyone else in the dealmaker ecosystem.Venue: Iron Hill Brewery - 1224 Hammond Dr, Dunwoody, GA 30346Free parking availableYou must register with the link below so we can have an accurate count for the restaurant https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-dealmakers-network-atlanta-happy-hour-tickets-1267903125379?aff=oddtdtcreator ... see more
Winston - Private Business Roundtable
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Private Business Owners / Operators / Investors -We are excited to share that the Private Business Roundtable will be expanding from Charlotte to Winston and Raleigh this month!Join us at the following:- Tuesday, March 18 - Raleigh PBR Coffee Social, 7am-9am- Tuesday, March 25 - Charlotte PBR Coffee Social, 7am-9am- Thursday, March 27 - Winston-Salem PBR Coffee Social, 7am-9am- Tuesday, April 22 - Charlotte PBR Panel Event, AI in Action: Revolutionizing Private Business; powering artificial inte ... see more
Working Capital Deep Dive
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Webinar Details:Topic: Working Capital Deep DiveRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2117394617498/WN_pyV_NN2mR7-JKdKkAQLO1wDate: March 28, 2025Time: 1:30 P.M. ESTUnderstanding working capital is key to maintaining financial health and growth in any business. Whether you're managing an acquisition, scaling operations, or optimizing cash flow, knowing how to analyze and manage working capital effectively can make all the difference.This Session is a part of the 2025 Business Ac ... see more
DC Metro Meet Up
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For folks in and around the DC Metro area, please come out and join us for a casual networking meet up at Dauphines! EXCITING NEWS: Those that are in the market for a business suit for your next big meeting, we will have our partners from Capitol Hill Custom Clothiers there!!Whether you are seeking new business opportunities, looking to expand your partner network, or simply trying to make meaningful connections, feel free to come out and unwind over some good food and drinks. All are welco ... see more
Mexico city Searcher meetup
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I am visiting CDMX from Novi,Michigan. Would love to meet the local searchers here. Lets meet at Chiili's in Plaza Antara , Polanco.AddressChili's ,Plaza AntaraAv. Ejército Nacional 843-BCol. Granada DelegationMiguel Hidalgo Mayor's Office C.P. 11520Mexico City. ZonePolanco ... see more
Coffee & Connections Our WAEE (Women's Acquisition Entrepreneur Empowerment)
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✨ Ladies only ☕️ Every Monday at 12 PM CentralJoin fellow women in acquisition entrepreneurship for casual conversation and authentic connections.Whether you're considering launching a search, actively looking for your perfect business, or already thriving in the ETA ecosystem, pull up a virtual chair!This informal gathering welcomes all women in the space - from aspiring searchers to successful owners, intermediaries to sellers.Bring your coffee (or favorite beverage) and join us for genu ... see more
NYC! SMB/Searcher Happy Hour
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SMB/Searcher Happy HourMonday, March 31, 2025, 5:30pm-8:00pmThe Live Oak Bank Search Fund Lending Team will be fully hosting this Search Meet-up! ^Sarah AndrewsWe will have drinks, appies, and great conversation. Come network with your fellow searchers!Everyone in the community is welcome!The Biergarten at The Standard, High Line848 Washington StreetNew York, NY 10014RSVP by Tuesday, March 25Contacts: Lisa Forrest: lisa.forrest@liveoak.bank, M: 425.999.2042Sarah Andrews: sarah.andr ... see more
SMBash 2025
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SMBash is the original self-funded search conference and networking event uniting small business buyers, operators, and investors. Join us as we learn together, inspire with innovative ideas, and build powerful networks to revolutionize the small business ecosystem.Centrally located in Dallas for easy travel around the country, this year's event improves on 3 years of feedback, including our lowest ticket price EVER without compromising on quality.To learn more and get a ticket, visit https://ww ... see more
NOVA SBE 2nd ETA & SF Conference
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NOVA SBE - Join us for an engaging in-person conference in our beautiful campus in Cascais where leading industry experts will share cutting-edge insights into Search Fund strategies and the evolving trends in Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA).https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bilhetes-2nd-nova-sbe-search-fund-eta-conference-1089969420879 ... see more
Book Club: Cultūra with Michel Fabode
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Join us for an engaging book club session with Michel Fabode, author of Cultūra.This groundbreaking book is an essential guide for entrepreneurs who aim to build more than just a capable team—it’s for those who recognize the transformative power of diverse teams. Cultūra navigates the delicate process of cultivating an organizational culture that not only embraces diversity in race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, nationality, and religion but also fosters a high-performing and inclusive ... see more
The First 100 Days: How to Succeed After a Business Acquisition
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Webinar Details:Topic: The First 100 Days: How to Succeed After a Business AcquisitionRegister here:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9217394611203/WN_OhcDTaBHQr-4xzvl7dTHNwDate: April 4th, 2025Time: 1:30 P.M. ESTYou've closed the deal—now what? The first 100 days after acquiring a business are crucial to setting the foundation for long-term success. Join us for an exclusive webinar where we'll break down the key strategies for navigating this critical period with confidence.This Sessio ... see more
EtA Launch Hub - Session 5
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In this session 5, you'll gain the foundational skills to:* Assess and plan for operational changes from Day 1, ensuring smoother transitions* Preview and refine your narrative or pitch, setting the stage for more effective communication with investors, lenders and business owners ... see more
Playback: Modeling for Traditional Search Deals - Intro to Building Financial Models
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This event landing page contains a playback of a session recorded on July 22, 2021. This playback is indexed and transcribed.One of our most popular sessions. We speak with Alexander Mears about modeling a traditional search fund deal in this intro to Building Financial Models. You will receive a copy of the spreadsheet. ... see more
LA: Franchise Entrepreneurship Tour 2025
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Sign up here: https://tour.wefranch.com/signupAttend in-person activations in your city to discover the most compelling franchise opportunities for owner-operators in a Shark-Tank format. The most requested franchisor will be presenting. Networking is included into the event. ... see more
EtA Launch Hub Mentoring Workshop
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Please be aware that this Workshop is private and exclusively intended for our fellows and invited participants. However, we are sharing this information on this platform to serve as a reminder for our students.If you are interested in learning more about EtA Launch Hub or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. We are happy to provide additional details where appropriate.Thank you for your understanding and interest. ... see more
Playback: Tutorial: Live Modeling an Example Self-Funded Deal & Key Factors Involved
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This event landing page contains a playback of a session recorded on March 23, 2021. As part of the viewing experience, you will receive an updated spreadsheet from 2024. This playback is indexed and transcribed.We speak with Steve Ressler & Alexander Mears about Live Modeling an Example Self-Funded Deal & Key Factors Involved. ... see more
Private Business Roundtable on AI - Charlotte
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Private Business Owners / Operators / Investors -We are excited to share that the Private Business Roundtable will be expanding from Charlotte to Winston and Raleigh this month!Join us at the following:- Tuesday, March 18 - Raleigh PBR Coffee Social, 7am-9am- Tuesday, March 25 - Charlotte PBR Coffee Social, 7am-9am- Thursday, March 27 - Winston-Salem PBR Coffee Social, 7am-9am- Tuesday, April 22 - Charlotte PBR Panel Event, AI in Action: Revolutionizing Private Business; powering artificial inte ... see more
Michigan ETA meet up
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Hello everyone!!I would like to invite fellow ETA/searchers, entrepreneurs in Michigan for networking. This would give all of us an opportunity to share ideas and experiences to make a meaningful connection which could lead to a lifetime partnership. I know Arvind tried in the past, but I know many of us were not available. So, let's try again. I am open to other venues as well. ... see more
The M&A Launchpad Conference
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The M&A Launchpad Conference coming up on May 3rd, 2025 at the Westin Memorial City Hotel in Houston, TX.Get Tickets: https://malaunchpad.com/The M&A Launchpad is a one-day Conference for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners. Whether you're seeking to acquire or invest in profitable businesses, scale your existing venture, or plan for a successful exit strategy, the M&A Launchpad is the event for you. With Keynote Speaker Walker Deibel, Blake Hutchinson, Roman Basi, and 30+ ... see more
Miami: Franchise Entrepreneurship Tour 2025
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Sign up here: https://tour.wefranch.com/signupAttend in-person activations in your city to discover the most compelling franchise opportunities for owner-operators in a Shark-Tank format. The most requested franchisor will be presenting. Networking is included into the event. ... see more
Playback: 5 Tips for Self-Funded Searchers from an Investor with Steve Ressler
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This event landing page contains a playback of a session recorded on December 20, 2020. This playback is indexed and transcribed.In this popular session, Steve Ressler shares his tips for self-funded searchers from an investors' perspective. Steve is a serial entrepreneur and PE executive in GovTech space with multiple exits to private equity firms including Vista Private Equity & strategic acquirers such as Motorola Solutions. Steve is now a search fund investor with the Brydon Gro ... see more
EtA Launch Hub Mentoring Workshop
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Please be aware that this Workshop is private and exclusively intended for our fellows and invited participants. However, we are sharing this information on this platform to serve as a reminder for our students.If you are interested in learning more about EtA Launch Hub or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. We are happy to provide additional details where appropriate.Thank you for your understanding and interest. ... see more
New Mittelstand Summit 2025
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Das Geheimtreffen der Search Fund Industrie aus der DACH-Region in Berlin. Das Event richtet sich primär an Searcher und Search Fund Investoren. Die Plätze sind begrenzt. Danke an unsere Partner, die das Event unterstützen: Seqos, Lineage Partners und Tembo Search Partners.Teilnahme anfragen: http://newmittelstand.org/summit ... see more
NYC: Franchise Entrepreneurship Tour 2025
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Sign up here: https://tour.wefranch.com/signupAttend in-person activations in your city to discover the most compelling franchise opportunities for owner-operators in a Shark-Tank format. The most requested franchisor will be presenting. Networking is included into the event. ... see more
EtA Launch Hub Mentoring Workshop
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Please be aware that this Workshop is private and exclusively intended for our fellows and invited participants. However, we are sharing this information on this platform to serve as a reminder for our students.If you are interested in learning more about EtA Launch Hub or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. We are happy to provide additional details where appropriate.Thank you for your understanding and interest. ... see more
Denver: Franchise Entrepreneurship Tour 2025
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Sign up here: https://tour.wefranch.com/signupAttend in-person activations in your city to discover the most compelling franchise opportunities for owner-operators in a Shark-Tank format. The most requested franchisor will be presenting. Networking is included into the event. ... see more
Portland: Franchise Entrepreneurship Tour 2025
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Sign up here: https://tour.wefranch.com/signupAttend in-person activations in your city to discover the most compelling franchise opportunities for owner-operators in a Shark-Tank format. The most requested franchisor will be presenting. Networking is included into the event. ... see more
Seattle: Franchise Entrepreneurship Tour 2025
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Sign up here: https://tour.wefranch.com/signupAttend in-person activations in your city to discover the most compelling franchise opportunities for owner-operators in a Shark-Tank format. The most requested franchisor will be presenting. Networking is included into the event. ... see more
EtA Launch Hub Mentoring Workshop
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Please be aware that this Workshop is private and exclusively intended for our fellows and invited participants. However, we are sharing this information on this platform to serve as a reminder for our students.If you are interested in learning more about EtA Launch Hub or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. We are happy to provide additional details where appropriate.Thank you for your understanding and interest. ... see more
LA: Franchise Entrepreneurship Tour 2025
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Sign up here: https://tour.wefranch.com/signupAttend in-person activations in your city to discover the most compelling franchise opportunities for owner-operators in a Shark-Tank format. The most requested franchisor will be presenting. Networking is included into the event. ... see more
EtA Launch Hub Mentoring Workshop
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Please be aware that this Workshop is private and exclusively intended for our fellows and invited participants. However, we are sharing this information on this platform to serve as a reminder for our students.If you are interested in learning more about EtA Launch Hub or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. We are happy to provide additional details where appropriate.Thank you for your understanding and interest. ... see more