THE COMMON TABLE
Find a useful resource, a different perspective, or the right kind of outside help.
Community
1 Million Cups (Program / community provider)
Local gatherings where entrepreneurs share their businesses, discuss challenges, and learn from the community.
Keep in mind: You need private advice, a retained specialist, or a guaranteed investment introduction.
Joel Libava (Author)
A guide to investigating franchise ownership and personal fit.
Keep in mind: Reading does not include individual advice or implementation.
Cornell Food Venture Center (Publisher)
Listings of commercial kitchens and food co-packers by state.
Keep in mind: Contact individual facilities for current capabilities, capacity, fees and regulatory requirements; Cornell does not endorse listed providers.
Membership
Forrager (Program / community provider)
A separate membership with group calls, tutorials and a private cottage-food-business community.
Keep in mind: You need private professional work or confirmation of local food rules.
John Jantsch (Author)
A book about developing a small-business marketing system.
Keep in mind: Reading does not include individual advice or implementation.
Article collection
Forrager (Publisher)
State-by-state introductions to cottage-food rules.
Keep in mind: Verify the current rule with the responsible state or local authority before acting.
Podcast
David Crabill (Host) · Forrager (Publisher)
Interviews with home food entrepreneurs about building and running their businesses, from finding customers to the everyday work.
Keep in mind: You need general guidance for another industry or confirmation that a product can legally be sold in your location.
Susie Wyshak (Author)
A guide to building an artisan food business.
Keep in mind: Reading does not include individual advice or implementation.
Jaime Hepp (Author)
Personal stories and reflections on character, work and leadership.
Keep in mind: Reading does not include individual advice or implementation.
Becky McCray (Creator) · Deb Brown (Creator) · SaveYour.Town (Publisher)
Videos and printable resources for applying the Idea Friendly Method in a rural community.
Keep in mind: Community development is the focus; it is not tailored consulting for one company.
Publication
Internal Revenue Service (Publisher)
Questions and checks to use when selecting tax preparation help.
Keep in mind: This is guidance, not a promise of free preparation or endorsement of a particular professional.
Joel Libava (Service provider)
Buyer-side discussion of franchise research and selection.
Keep in mind: Confirm fees, deliverables and commercial relationships; the consultation does not guarantee a suitable purchase.