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Noam Wasserman (Author)

Lessons from founder research applied to choices and change.

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

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

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.

Morgan & Westfield (Publisher)

A public knowledge base covering preparation, valuation, finding buyers, deal terms, and the transition after a sale.

• Reading · At my own pace · Free

Keep in mind: You need an independent assessment of a proposed deal or confirmation that the firm suits your business.

Morgan & Westfield (Service provider)

Transaction services for owners selling a business.

• Professional engagement · Transaction-related payment

Keep in mind: The provider has a commercial transaction interest. Confirm client side, fees and engagement terms.

National Center for Employee Ownership (Publisher)

Member resources covering employee-ownership feasibility and ongoing plan work.

• Reading · At my own pace · Cost not confirmed

Keep in mind: Check the relevant toolkit and membership terms; these are not tailored transaction services.

National Center for Employee Ownership (Program / community provider)

Live educational sessions and recordings for members.

• Interactive · Live group · At my own pace · Cost not confirmed

Keep in mind: Membership conditions apply; verify the selected session and presenter.

Nolo (Publisher)

An introduction to the questions a buyout arrangement addresses: who can leave, who can buy an interest, and how an ownership change is handled.

• Reading · At my own pace · Free

Keep in mind: You need a current assessment of your own agreement, a valuation, or someone to negotiate for you.

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.

Ohio Employee Ownership Center (Service provider)

One-to-one support exploring third-party sale, family transition, management buyout and employee ownership.

• Professional engagement · Cost not confirmed

Keep in mind: Provider describes low or no cost; confirm the fee and local eligibility for your engagement.

Peter A. Mahler (Author)

Commentary about disputes among closely held business owners.

• Reading · At my own pace · Free

Keep in mind: Jurisdiction and case facts matter; reading does not establish a lawyer-client relationship.

Jennifer Newton (Author) · StartSmart Counsel (Publisher)

An article about business continuity, leadership succession and closure planning.

• Reading · At my own pace · Free

Keep in mind: General reading does not establish the legal steps or documents appropriate to your business.