Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Accelerator

The Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Accelerator is a 3-day intensive workshop. Industry practitioners will help prepare you to acquire and grow small businesses. Instead of starting from scratch, you will learn how to buy and scale existing businesses, reducing the risk of failure.

Quick Facts

  • Date: October 21–23, 2026
  • Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Cost:
    • Early bird cost: $995 (through August 31, 2026 using the early bird promotional code)
    • Regular cost: $1,499 
  • Register and pay: ETA Accelerator Workshop TCC uStore

Accelerator Description

Gain access to industry search tools, a curated deal team, and invaluable networking opportunities. Meet with CEOs who have successfully navigated the path to business acquisitions. These benefits can help fast-track your entrepreneurial journey.

You will:

  • Gain access to search tools, templates, and deal team professionals
  • Network with business brokers, investors, bankers, and M&A experts
  • Engage in evening team building and networking activities
  • Join a community of small business searchers with frequent accountability calls
  • Enjoy breakfast and lunch

Topics Covered

  • Developing an acquisition strategy
  • Defining your target criteria
  • Obtaining the letter of intent (LoI)
  • Business valuation analysis
  • Negotiating the acquisition
  • Quality of earnings (QoE)
  • Due diligence
  • Purchase and sale contracts
  • Finance the acquisition
  • Closing and integration

Who should enroll?

This workshop is perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, working professionals, or anyone interested in owning an established business. It’s ideal for those looking to avoid the high risks of starting a new business and take advantage of existing, cash flow-positive companies.

Register and Pay

Register and pay for our ETA Accelerator workshop through TCC's uStore.

Contact

TCC Trinity River

Mariza Olmos
Program Coordinator II

Call 817-515-1071

Email tr.lifestyle@tccd.edu

Updated May 27, 2026