Explore help.

Joel Libava (Service provider)

Buyer-side discussion of franchise research and selection.

• One-to-one · Cost not confirmed

Keep in mind: Confirm fees, deliverables and commercial relationships; the consultation does not guarantee a suitable purchase.

Jacob Orosz (Host) · Morgan & Westfield (Publisher)

Conversations about business transactions.

• Audio · At my own pace · Cost not confirmed

Keep in mind: Guests and examples are not an assessment of your company.

John Martinka (Host)

Conversations about small-business transactions.

• Audio · At my own pace · Cost not confirmed

Keep in mind: A podcast does not establish that the host will represent you.

Michael Girdley (Creator)

Observations about buying and operating businesses.

• Reading · At my own pace · Free

Keep in mind: Examples reflect the author’s experience and commercial interests, not personalized advice.

Chris Voss (Co-author) · Tahl Raz (Co-author)

A book about negotiation and communication.

• Reading · At my own pace · One-time purchase

Keep in mind: Reading does not include individual advice or implementation.

New Majority Capital (funder)

Funding relationships for self-funded acquisition operators.

• Interactive · Professional engagement · Cost not confirmed

Keep in mind: Published criteria exclude some industries and traditional funded searches. Review economics, obligations and eligibility directly.

Nolo (Matching network)

Public listings for finding lawyers by location and practice area.

• At my own pace · Free

Keep in mind: Listings are paid advertisements. Verify licenses, conflicts, scope and fees; browsing does not establish representation.

Partner On-Call Network (Service provider)

Support through a stated 22-step business-buying process.

• Professional engagement · Cost not confirmed

Keep in mind: The firm says it is not a business broker. Agree the scope, fees and responsibilities.

RedTire (Matching network)

A university program connecting retiring business owners with prospective successors.

• Professional engagement · Free

Keep in mind: Both parties apply; admission, fit and a completed transaction are not guaranteed.

U.S. Small Business Administration (Publisher)

An introduction to buying an existing business, including the work, costs, records, and professional help to consider.

• Reading · At my own pace · Free

Keep in mind: You need someone to investigate an opportunity or give feedback on your documents.

U.S. Small Business Administration (Matching network)

A referral tool connecting businesses with participating lenders.

• At my own pace · Free

Keep in mind: A match is not a loan application, eligibility decision or approval. Review lender terms separately.

Scalepath (Program / community provider)

Facilitated owner peer groups with community sessions and resources.

• Live group · Ongoing community · Ongoing payment

Keep in mind: A peer group does not perform professional work for you. Confirm placement, fees and commitment.