THE COMMON TABLE
Find a useful resource, a different perspective, or the right kind of outside help.
Podcast
José González (Host) · Frank Gonzalez (Host)
Spanish-language conversations about entrepreneurship.
Keep in mind: The source establishes the show’s 2023 launch; it does not establish the current episode schedule.
Noam Wasserman (Author)
Lessons from founder research applied to choices and change.
Keep in mind: Reading does not include individual advice or implementation.
Small Business Development Centers (Matching network)
Local SBDCs help new and existing businesses with planning and practical questions. The national directory finds centers by location.
Keep in mind: You expect the center to register your business or complete specialist work on your behalf.
University of Nebraska Extension (Service provider)
Individual business planning and technical support through Nebraska Extension.
Keep in mind: Ask about current fees, eligibility and assignment; technical counseling does not establish legal representation.
University of Nebraska Extension (Program / community provider)
Business education and community workshops for Nebraska entrepreneurs.
Keep in mind: Check the particular workshop’s dates, language, fees and registration.
Lakeysha Hallmon (Author)
A book about community support in entrepreneurship and life.
Keep in mind: Reading does not include individual advice or implementation.
Finder
Nolo (Matching network)
Public listings for finding lawyers by location and practice area.
Keep in mind: Listings are paid advertisements. Verify licenses, conflicts, scope and fees; browsing does not establish representation.
Service
BMC Associates (Service provider)
BMC Associates’ guided and partly self-directed process for discussing a partnership and documenting its working arrangements.
Keep in mind: You want a quick agreement template or an advisor who will decide the terms for you.
Rob Fitzpatrick (instructor)
Video learning about customer conversations and testing business assumptions.
Keep in mind: Check the course destination for current price, access and workshop format; the book is a separate purchase.
Finder
U.S. Small Business Administration (Matching network)
A referral tool connecting businesses with participating lenders.
Keep in mind: A match is not a loan application, eligibility decision or approval. Review lender terms separately.
Publication
U.S. Small Business Administration (Publisher)
An introduction to market research, competitors, customer questions, and public data sources.
Keep in mind: You need feedback on your particular idea or someone to carry out the research.
Program
Small Business Development Centers (Program / community provider)
Business workshops and training delivered by local Small Business Development Centers.
Keep in mind: Individual consulting and group training have different terms. Check the selected center’s dates, fees and enrollment.