THE COMMON TABLE
Find a useful resource, a different perspective, or the right kind of outside help.
Veterans Business Outreach Centers (Program / community provider)
Business counseling, training and referrals through regional VBOCs.
Keep in mind: Confirm regional coverage and eligibility for the selected program.
Village Search Partners (funder)
An investment relationship backing female-led acquisition teams.
Keep in mind: Investment economics and selection are separate from community participation; no funding is guaranteed.
Viso Business Capital (Service provider)
Debt-search assistance for SBA and California state-guarantee loans.
Keep in mind: Free pre-LOI review is conditional on an exclusivity agreement. Confirm compensation and the 30-day exclusive search obligation after LOI.
Heather Endresen (instructor) · Viso Business Capital (Program / community provider)
Group sessions on acquisition financing advertised by Viso.
Keep in mind: Confirm the next date and registration; the page’s weekly title and every-other-Tuesday description differ.
Ellen Rohr (Author)
Ellen Rohr’s introduction to understanding business accounts.
Keep in mind: It does not prepare your accounts or replace tax advice.
Publication
National Center for Employee Ownership (Publisher)
An introduction to selling to employees, using owner stories and questions about possible ownership structures and the transition process.
Keep in mind: You need confirmation of feasibility, a financing plan, or someone to structure the transaction.
Women's Business Centers (Program / community provider)
Local counseling and training focused on women starting or growing businesses.
Keep in mind: Services are described as free to low cost; verify the specific service, eligibility and fee with your center.
Book
Sam Carpenter (Author)
Sam Carpenter’s book about viewing and documenting recurring business processes.
Keep in mind: The author’s site says he has retired from coaching; the book does not include his services.
Book
Pam Prior (Author)
A book introducing business owners to the role of financial information.
Keep in mind: Reading does not provide an appointed CFO.