ETA Academy 101: Your virtual, entry point into buying a business.

Ordinary people are becoming business owners and CEO's. Here's how you can be next.

$2T in Canadian small businesses is up for grabs. Behind each deal is someone just like you — gaining freedom, wealth, and influence. ETA 101 is your first step in joining them.

A Preview of Your 4-week Course Schedule

Each session is designed to turn your questions into answers — leaving you with a clear sense of whether ETA is the right path for you.

The Key Is Knowing Where to Start.

Meet Your Instructors

When you’re new to ETA, the difference between success and failure often comes down to the advice you receive.

Our speakers give you more than inspiration: they’ll share unfiltered insights, proven strategies, and lessons from deals gone right (and wrong).

Learn more about your instructors. 

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Explore your path to business ownership.

A flexible way to learn about ETA and see if buying a business is your next move.

  • Start your journey with a relaxed, welcoming online session. Meet fellow participants from across Canada, hear what brought them to ETA, and set learning intentions. Build connections in a supportive space designed for discussion.

ETA Academy 101 at a glance

  1. September

    First Day of ETA Academy 🤓

    Kick off the journey with a warm welcome to the program, meet your cohort, and set the stage for success.

    • Attend workshops
    • Network with peers, business owners and bankers.
  2. September

    Weekly Sessions

    Designed to fit into your busy lifestyle.

    • 90 minute live session per week plus asynch content from our ETA library
    • Lectures, panels, Q&As
    • Async content from ETA Library
    • Optional live co-working time with peers
  3. October

    Graduation Day 🎓

    Celebrate with your cohort and prepare for the next steps in your business-buying journey.

    • Reflect on your journey
    • Celebrate!
"The curriculum was hands-on, the guest speakers shared relevant real-world lessons with openness, and the peer network made the experience even more valuable"

Lily Akagbosu
Product Manager, IBM